Kitchener Fire Department Major Incident Update: Activa Ave
On October 16, at 8:23 p.m., Kitchener Fire crews responded to a significant structure fire involving an eight-unit residential townhouse block on Activa Avenue. Flames and smoke were visible from the roof above four units when crews arrived.
Four units sustained fire, smoke, and water damage, and the occupants will not be permitted to return to those units at this time. Damage is currently estimated between $500,000 and $750,000.
Primary and secondary searches of all units were completed, and it was confirmed that everyone had safely evacuated the building. There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters, and the fire is not considered suspicious at this time.
Working smoke alarms were observed on all levels of every unit.
The Ontaio Fire Marshal was notified, and Kitchener Fire's investigation team will attend today to begin determining the cause of the fire.
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.