Damage from Kitchener Market fire pegged at $50K

The City of Kitchener says the Kitchener Market, which has been in operation for more than 150 years, is one of the oldest markets in Canada. (Courtesy/Kitchener Market)

Officials say a fire at the Kitchener Market is not considered suspicious.

Crews were called to 300 King Street East around 1 a.m. on Sunday.

The city said the flames were believed to have started at a vendor’s stall.

“The suspected source of the fire is unknown but foul play is not suspected,” they wrote in a media release, adding that there will not be an investigation.

No one was hurt.

The city said damage to the market is estimated at $50,000.

“There are no structural concerns with the building at this time,” they wrote.

Workers are still cleaning up the mess.

The Food Hall at the Kitchener Market is open daily from Tuesday to Saturday, while the Farmers’ Market is only open on Saturdays.