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As Key West dealt with Hurricane Ian, 40 people forced from their homes by a fire

By David Goodhue
Key West firefighters battle a blaze at an apartment complex at 3201 Flagler Avenue Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, that displaced 40 residents.
Key West firefighters battle a blaze at an apartment complex at 3201 Flagler Avenue Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, that displaced 40 residents. Jose Iglesias jiglesias@miamiherald.com

As Key West awoke to assess damage from the wind and water of Hurricane Ian, 40 people found themselves forced from their homes by a fire that ripped through a residential and retail complex Wednesday morning.

The fire at 3201 Flagler Ave. was reported shortly before 6 a.m., said city spokeswoman Alyson Crean.

Crean said no one was injured and “everybody got out” of their apartments. But the fire was still burning after 10:30 a.m., leaving those who live there without a place to live.

Crean said the American Red Cross is helping the displaced find shelter.

It isn’t known yet if the fire was storm-related.

This report will be updated.

This story was originally published September 28, 2022 at 12:34 PM with the headline "As Key West dealt with Hurricane Ian, 40 people forced from their homes by a fire."