Crews from four stations respond to fire on Sawmill Road

Fire crews were called to Sawmill Road in Woolwich Township for a blaze. (Video by Al Murray/ Contributed)

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted May 23, 2025 01:01:37 PM.

Last Updated May 23, 2025 03:16:46 PM.

A residential fire in Woolwich Township remains under investigation.

The fire was reported around 11:30 a.m. on May 23 on Sawmill Road.

The street was closed between Maple Bend Road and Snyders Flat Road because of the situation but it reopened around 3 p.m.

Woolwich’s Fire Chief Dennis Aldous said one resident was inside the home at the time but they got out unharmed, along with their animals.

It’s not clear what started the fire as the investigation is still in its preliminary stages.

Please avoid the area! https://t.co/gSuiUmTEph
— WoolwichFire (@WoolwichFire) May 23, 2025

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