Early morning blaze in Kitchener being investigated as suspicious

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating an early-morning fire in Kitchener as suspicious.

Just before 4 a.m. on Wednesday, police and members of the Kitchener Fire Department responded to calls about an industrial fire at a building on Balzer Avenue in Kitchener.

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They found the windows and doors damaged and a fire, which firefighters soon extinguished.

There were no injuries in the fire and a damage estimate is still being determined.

A man was seen fleeing the area as the blaze was being extinguished.

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Police describe suspect as white, male, about 30 years old, and wearing dark clothing.

Police are asking anyone with information to call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.