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
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.