No injuries in south London, Ont. car fire
A car burst into flames in south London Tuesday night.
The incident happened near Wonderland and Wharncliffe roads around 9 p.m.
According to witnesses, a single van began smoking, then caught fire.
Emergency crews responded and were able to extinguish the flames quickly.
No injuries have been reported.
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