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The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
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Fire early this morning destroyed a barroom at 516 Louisa Street in Key West, the second such incident in three days, just before its opening. Occupied by Albert Lopez, the building was a total loss; cause under investigation by Chief Harry Baker.
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The second destructive fire to hit Key West in three days early this morning burned to the ground a barroom at 516 Louisa street, which was to have had its opening today.
Fire Chief Harry Baker said the building, which was to be occupied by Albert Lopez, was a total loss by the time he and his men reached the scene shortly before 5 o'clock this morning. The first alarm came at 4:45, and the building apparently was almost completely destroyed before the blaze was noticed.
Key West Electric company had installed a power meter only yesterday and firemen said carpenters had remained in the building until midnight to complete their work in time for the opening today.
Baker this morning planned an investigation but up to now the cause of the blaze has not been determined.
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Key West
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Early This Morning
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building total loss
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The second destructive fire to hit Key West in three days early this morning burned to the ground a barroom at 516 Louisa street, which was to have had its opening today. Fire Chief Harry Baker said the building, which was to be occupied by Albert Lopez, was a total loss by the time he and his men reached the scene shortly before 5 o'clock this morning. The first alarm came at 4:45, and the building apparently was almost completely destroyed before the blaze was noticed. Key West Electric company had installed a power meter only yesterday and firemen said carpenters had remained in the building until midnight to complete their work in time for the opening today. Baker this morning planned an investigation but up to now the cause of the blaze has not been determined.