Fire behind downtown Kitchener restaurant causes $10K in damage
The investigation continues after a fire at a downtown Kitchener restaurant.
The Kitchener Fire Department says it happened Sunday afternoon behind the Rich Uncle Tavern near Halls Lane and Ontario Street.
Platoon Chief Greg Willett says damage is estimated around $10,000.
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“On arrival, crews found a fire that involved a wooden deck, three barrels of grease, and a van. A little bit of smoke got into the building, but there was no fire extension into the building.”
Waterloo Regional Police were advising the public to avoid the area at the time due to the dangerous condition, and are now leading the investigation.
No injuries were reported, and WRPS say the fire isn't considered suspicious at this time.
