Overview
- The Milleridge Inn’s restaurant building was struck by a fast-moving blaze on Thursday night, Aug. 20, 2026, that burned through the second floor and drew a multi-department firefighting response.
- No one was inside and there were no reported injuries, the owner said, and early scanner and social posts helped alert residents before official statements were released.
- Nassau County fire officials have characterized the blaze as accidental and say an electrical fault is the likely cause while noting the inn’s cedar-shake exterior and the recent storm conditions affected how the fire spread.
- The restaurant portion is closed while crews assess fire and water damage, but the owner and venue spokesperson say nearby structures, the Shops at Milleridge Village and wedding cottages were not damaged and bookings will be moved or covered at other sites.
- The Milleridge Inn dates to 1672 and is a long-standing local landmark that survived a 2014 kitchen fire, and the current damage has prompted community concern about preserving the venue and the timeline for rebuilding and reopening.