Kitchener home damaged in fire
Firefighters were called to put out flames at a Kitchener home on Monday.
Damage could be seen on the side and roof of the house, located at Strasburg Road and Barwood Crescent.
Officials with the Kitchener Fire Department said no one was hurt.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
More to come.
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