What went wrong with The Station nightclub fire?

The fire was caused by pyrotechnics set off by the tour manager of the evening’s headlining band, Great White, which ignited flammable acoustic foam in the walls and ceilings surrounding the stage. The blaze reached flashover within one minute, causing all combustible materials to burn.

Who filmed The Station nightclub fire?

First, the club was owned in part by Jeffrey Derderian, a recently hired reporter for the LIN-owned, Providence-based television station WPRI. And second, WPRI cameraman Brian Butler was filming inside the club at the time of the fire. There was one more thing: Butler’s taping was Derderian’s idea.

What was the date of the Station nightclub fire?

The Station nightclub was a run-down roadhouse in the old New England mill town. The fire on February 20, 2003, destroyed the club – and remains the 4th deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history.

Who are the owners of the Station nightclub?

The Station nightclub owners Michael and Jeffrey Derderian are flanked by their attorneys Richard Egbert and Kathleen M. Hagerty September 29, 2006… Station nightclub fire scene, viewed from above. The one-story building burned to the ground in about three minutes. The fire was started by…

What was the cause of the station fire?

The Station nightclub fire occurred on Thursday, February 20, 2003, in West Warwick, Rhode Island, killing 100 people and injuring 230. The fire was caused by pyrotechnics set off by the tour manager of the evening’s headlining band Great White, which ignited plastic foam used as sound insulation in the walls and ceilings surrounding the stage.

Where was the Station nightclub fire in Warwick?

The Station nightclub was on Cowesett Road, a half-mile from the Warwick city line and 1,700 feet from the quarters of Engine 4, Ladder 1 and Special Hazards. Battalion 1 (the duty chief), Engine 1 and Rescue 1 were quartered within two miles.

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