Kitchener Fire Department: Major incident report – Sunday, September 21, 2025
126 and 128 Mooregate Cres
Early Sunday morning, Kitchener Fire responded to a residential structure fire impacting two semi-detached homes on Mooregate Cres.
The fire was caused by careless disposal of smoking materials, and no foul play was involved. The damage is estimated at approximately $600,000 to both units. The Ontario Fire Marshall was called but declined to attend.
There were no staff or resident injuries.
29 Yellow Birch Dr
On Sunday evening, Kitchener Fire attended residential structure fires at a home on Yellow Birch Drive, caused by a lightning strike. Three separate fires occurred on the property, including the interior of the home, deck and shed. Damage estimates are unconfirmed at this time.
There were no staff or resident injuries.
For more information:
Kayla SnyderManager, 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.