Around $500K in damage after fire at Kitchener business

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Apr 1, 2024 05:33:06 PM.

Last Updated Apr 1, 2024 07:09:44 PM.

Damage is estimated around $500,000 after a fire broke out at a Kitchener business on Monday morning.

Crews with the Kitchener Fire Department responded to the scene at 707 Belmont Avenue West around 10:13 a.m.

The business, along with adjoining businesses, were evacuated.

No one was hurt in the fire.

The cause was a malfunctioning electric space heater.

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