Kitchener Fire Department: Major incident report – October 19, 2026
Kitchener Fire crews responded to an outdoor fire behind a commercial building near the railway tracks on Wellington Street at approximately 6:15 p.m. on October 19, 2026.
Five fire crews responded to the incident. The suspected source of the fire was a pile of scrap wood and railway ties. There were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries.
Individuals travelling on nearby roadways may have observed visible black smoke as a result of the fire.
The fire is not currently considered suspicious. Damage is estimated at less than $200 and there are no structural concerns at this time.
The Ontario Fire Marshal was not contacted and is not involved in the investigation. Waterloo Regional Police are not assisting with the incident.
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.