Kitchener Fire Department: Major incident report – March 20, 2026

Late this afternoon, Kitchener Fire crews responded to a call on Madison Ave at an unoccupied building scheduled for demolition. Due to the building’s condition, crews operated defensively until the fire was fully extinguished and under control.

No civilian injuries have been reported. An investigation is ongoing and damage estimates are not available.

For more information:
Corporate Communications
City of Kitchener
media@kitchener.ca