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The Station Nightclub Fire: America's Deadliest Rock Concert

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On February 20, 2003, a fire at The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, killed 100 people and injured over 200. The fire was started by pyrotechnics used by the band Great White, and it quickly spread through the overcrowded club.

Killer Show: The Station Nightclub Fire, America’s Deadliest Rock Concert

by John Barylick

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The Station Nightclub Fire was the fourth-deadliest nightclub fire in US history, and it is the deadliest rock concert fire in American history.

The Fire

The fire started at approximately 11:00 PM, when pyrotechnics used by the band Great White ignited the flammable soundproofing foam on the club's ceiling. The fire quickly spread through the club, and within minutes, the entire building was engulfed in flames.

The club was overcrowded at the time of the fire, with an estimated 462 people inside. Many of the patrons were unable to escape the burning building, and they were trapped inside as the fire raged.

The fire department responded to the scene within minutes, but the fire was too intense to control. The firefighters were forced to retreat, and they could only watch as the club burned to the ground.

The Victims

The Station Nightclub Fire killed 100 people, including the band's guitarist, Ty Longley. The victims ranged in age from 18 to 50 years old, and they came from all walks of life.

Many of the victims were young people who had gone to the club to see Great White perform. They were excited to see their favorite band, and they had no idea that they would be walking into a death trap.

The Aftermath

The Station Nightclub Fire was a tragedy that shocked the nation. It was the deadliest nightclub fire in US history since the Cocoanut Grove fire in 1942, and it is the deadliest rock concert fire in American history.

The fire led to a number of changes in fire safety regulations for nightclubs. These changes included stricter limits on the number of people who could be inside a club at one time, and more stringent requirements for fire sprinklers and other safety equipment.

The Station Nightclub Fire is a reminder of the importance of fire safety. It is a tragedy that should never be forgotten.

The Book

The Station Nightclub Fire: America's Deadliest Rock Concert is a book that tells the story of the fire. The book is written by John Barylick, a journalist who covered the fire for the Providence Journal.

The book is a comprehensive account of the fire, from its origins to its aftermath. Barylick interviews survivors, firefighters, and investigators to piece together the events of that tragic night.

The Station Nightclub Fire is a powerful and moving book. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the deadliest rock concert fire in American history.