Kitchener Fire incident reports

This evening, Kitchener Fire (KFD) responded to residential structure fire HollyRidge Cr. in Kitchener. Six fire trucks were dispatched to the scene. The fire started in the garage with only smoke migrating into the residence. Damage estimates are estimated at up to $150,000. There are no structural concerns.

Earlier this morning, Kitchener Fire (KFD) responded to a two-storey garage/shed fire located at Vanier Drive in Kitchener. The call came in at approximately 4:40 a.m., and four fire trucks were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, crews encountered an active fire within the structure and began suppression efforts.

At 11:15 p.m. on March 2, 2026, Kitchener Fire responded to a fire at a single-family home on Denlow Street. The fire appears to have started in the attic with the cause being an electrical fire. 

Earlier today, Kitchener Fire (KFD) responded to a fire at an automotive and tire shop located on McIntyre Drive in Kitchener. Multiple fire crews were dispatched and arrived on scene to find a fire within the commercial structure. Crews worked quickly to bring the fire under control.

Earlier this morning, Kitchener Fire (KFD) responded to a call for a residential structure fire at Elmsdale Drive. The fire originated in a bedroom on the upper floor of the home. Multiple fire crews were dispatched and arrived quickly on scene to bring the situation under control.

Just before midnight, Kitchener Fire (KFD) responded to a multiple-vehicle fire at an eight-storey apartment building located at York Street, behind WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital). The call was received at 11:57 p.m. The fire originated in the underground parking garage, starting with a gas-powered vehicle and spreading to three adjacent vehicles. The fire is now out and under control. 

This morning, Kitchener Fire (KFD) responded to a call at a mixed-use building at Queen Street South and Charles Street East. The fire is believed to have started in a second-storey apartment in the building. Six trucks were dispatched. The fire is now out and under control. 

Late this afternoon, fire crews responded with five trucks to a house fire at Calais Place. The home is a semi‑detached, split‑level residence consisting of four levels.

This morning, crews responded to a fire in a two storey, semi-detached home on Roberts Cres. Five trucks were on scene. There are no civilian or firefighter injuries and the fire is not being treated as suspicious. The two residents of the home will be displaced due to the fire and required restoration.