| Calgary Fire of 1886 | |
|---|---|
 Aftermath of the fire between Centre Street and 1st Street SE. | |
| Date(s) | November 7, 1886 |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Coordinates | 51°01′27″N 114°02′03″W / 51.024068°N 114.034274°W |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 0 |
| Damage | $103,200 (estimate) |
The Calgary Fire of 1886, also known as the Great Calgary Fire of 1886, was a conflagration that burned in the Canadian city of Calgary on Sunday, November 7, 1886. The fire began at the rear wall of the local flour and feed store, and spread through the community's wooden structures leading to the destruction of 18 buildings.
The fire resulted in changes in local construction practices to stop the likelihood and rapid spread of future fires including an increased reliance on sandstone for new structures, which resulted in the town's early nickname "Sandstone City".[1]
- ^ "Sandstone quarries". Calgary.ca. City of Calgary. Retrieved May 19, 2020.