Great Fire of Key West
Picture of the few remaining buildings left in a Key West neighborhood after the fire | |
| Date | March 30, 1886, 10:00 am – 10:00 pm |
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| Location | Key West, Florida, U.S. |
| Deaths | 7 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 15 |
| Property damage | 50 acres, $1.5 million |
The Great Fire of Key West was a major fire that destroyed a significant portion of the city of Key West in 1886. It was the largest and most devastating fire in Key West history.
The fire began in a coffee shop next to the San Carlos Institute. It burned for 12 hours over 50 acres (20 ha), destroyed most of the commercial area of the city, killed seven people, injured 15 more, and cost $1.5 million ($52.5 million in 2024) in property damage.