Active fire incident leads to road closure in Woolwich

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted May 29, 2026 06:45:04 PM.

Last Updated May 29, 2026 06:45:10 PM.

Emergency crews responded to a fire that led to a road closure in Woolwich late Friday afternoon.

Township officials said Katherine St. N was closed between Line 86 and Weisenberg Road.

They described it as an “active fire incident” and asked the public to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

Further details on the fire were not immediately available.

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