House fire on Albert Street

Aug. 14, 2022

Wilfrid Laurier University is aware of a fire that took place at a house on Albert Street between Hickory St. and University Avenue in Waterloo just before 9 a.m. the morning of August 14.

The house next door to the primary fire also sustained some damage. The university has provided the Laurier student residents in the house next door with emergency residence accommodations and offered wellness support. No Laurier students were residents of the house where the fire started.

The fire is under active investigation by fire and police authorities.

We extend our care and support to all those who are impacted by this situation.

• The Student Wellness Centres: 519.884.0710 x3146 or wellness@wlu.ca. 
• Here 24/7: 1.844.437.3247. 
• Delton Glebe Counselling Centre: 519.884.3305 or glebecentre@wlu.ca.  
• Dean of Students’ Office: 519.884.0710 x3533 or deanofstudentswl@wlu.ca (Waterloo).
• Laurier's Special Constable Service: 519.885.3333 (Waterloo).