A suspected arson has raised serious concerns after a fire damaged a commercial property at the northeast corner of Highbury Avenue North and Hamilton Road early Tuesday morning. Emergency responders were called to the scene around 2 a.m., where they found a charred gas meter and fire-damaged fencing behind the building.
Homes along Coventry Avenue, which back onto the commercial property, were evacuated as a precaution. Enbridge crews shut off the gas supply and assessed the damage.
London police have deemed the fire suspicious and are seeking information from the public to aid in the investigation. Although the damage was estimated at $3,500, the potential risks involved have led to heightened concern.