Fire at Waterloo racquet club causes at least $1M in damage

A fire engine with Waterloo Fire sits illuminated in front of Greystone Club.

Posted Dec 8, 2023 07:06:19 AM.

Last Updated Dec 8, 2023 02:09:12 PM.

Smoke and flames could be seen coming from the Greystone Club in Waterloo early Friday morning as a fire broke out.

It happened around 5 a.m. at the racquet club on Northfield Drive. No one was inside at the time.

Waterloo’s Deputy Fire Chief, Sandy van Solm, said at least $1-million in damage was caused.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Firefighters are on scene for a fire at the Greystone Racket Club on Northfield Drive West in Waterloo. Residents have been advised to avoid the area @CityNewsKIT pic.twitter.com/9ejLq0YmXz
— Joshua Goeree (@GoereeReport) December 8, 2023

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