London police headquarters on Dundas St. file photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn NewsLondon police headquarters on Dundas St. file photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News
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Woman charged in blaze outside downtown business

A 34-year-old London woman has been charged in connection with an arson in front of a downtown business.

London police officers spotted the fire in the entranceway to the unnamed business in the area of Dundas and Lyle streets around 2:45 a.m. on Saturday. They were able to quickly extinguish the flames.

No injuries were reported and damage is pegged at just $1,500.

A witness, who was inside the business when the fire was started, identified a suspect to police. That individual was arrested walking away from the scene shortly after.

Two bottles of liquid fire starter were seized.

A London woman has been charged with arson with disregard for human life and mischief under $5,000. She is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.

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