Kitchener Fire: Major incident report – Tuesday November 18, 2025
Multiple Kitchener Fire crews responded to a structure fire near Queen St. and Charles St. in Downtown Kitchener at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
The fire is out and no firefighter or civilian injuries occurred. LRT service in the area was temporarily paused but has since resumed.
Kitchener Fire remains on scene with assistance from Waterloo Regional Police. No damage estimate is available at this time.
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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.