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Message:: [QUOTE="GDJMSP, post: 3260037, member: 112"]It sure did in mine, and it was a 2 hr rated safe. But that's the thing, not all fire rated safes are equal. Sentry safes for example, which I mentioned previously, even the company that manufactures them warns consumers that they produce excessive moisture specifically because of the fireproofing materials they use. And no silica gel packs can ever absorb the excess moisture fast enough. I owned 2 of them, and discovered their moisture problem long before I ever found out about the warning their maker issued. Papers, stored in them, came out feeling damp to the touch. That's how much excessive moisture they produce. But other safes, like mine, AmSec, the manufacturer used different fireproofing materials, materials that do not put off moisture inside the safe. So the only humidity you have to combat is that of the ambient air. As with many things, when it comes to safes, it is a question of the quality of the product you buy. That's not always determined by cost but it certainly can be. Many years ago, the safe I am speaking about cost about $700. Part of that was due to the quality fireproofing materials used, and part due to the high burglary rating the safe had. So anyone who buys a safe - you gotta do your homework first.[/QUOTE]