Abandoned camper fire now considered arson

An RV fire at Madison Avenue and Hopp Street, near the Iron Horse Trail in Kitchener, on May 20, 2026. (Colton Wiens/CTV News)

Waterloo Regional Police say the fire that destroyed a camper trailer on Wednesday is now an arson investigation.

Flames ripped through the vehicle, which was parked near Madison Avenue South in Kitchener, just before noon.

Police said the camper was abandoned and no one was inside at the time of the fire.

Anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact the General Investigations Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 4496.