A fire in Kitchener has caused thousands of dollars in damage. The Kitchener Fire Department was called to a detached home at 50 Woodhaven Road around 9:20 a.m. Friday. Fire officials said the fire started in an attached garage, but did not spread into other parts of the home. Crews removed two lithium-ion batteries from the garage. They were both in an e-bike. No injuries were reported and the house had working smoke alarms. However, fire officials believe the estimated loss is $250,000. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
