Study Club fire
| Date | September 20, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Study Nightclub |
| Location | Detroit, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°20′25.2″N 83°03′06.9″W / 42.340333°N 83.051917°W |
| Type | Fire |
| Cause | discarded cigarette |
| Deaths | 22 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 55 |
The Study Club fire killed 22 people and injured over 50 in a Detroit, Michigan dance hall on September 20, 1929.
The club was located in the old theater district, at 65 East Vernor Highway, in Detroit. Until the fire, the Study Club operated as a speakeasy nightclub, where alcohol was being illegally sold during Prohibition. The fire is a historic case study of disasters in nightclubs, specifically dealing with hazards of flammable materials.