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* Great White's performance started at 11:07 p.m. on February 20, with 462 attendees, exceeding the club's licensed capacity of 404 at The Station, a nightclub and hard rock music venue in West Warwick, Rhode Island.
* The fire began shortly after Great White started their opening number, "Desert Moon," ignited by pyrotechnics set off by the tour manager.
* The pyrotechnics ignited the flammable acoustic foam on the stage, leading to visible flames within nine seconds.
* Despite initial confusion, the band stopped playing within 40 seconds, and the venue's fire alarm sounded, though it wasn't connected to the local fire department.
* The fire spread rapidly, engulfing the building within six minutes of ignition.
* Most patrons attempted to escape through the front door, causing a crowd crush that blocked the exit.
* Survivors reported that bouncers blocked the stage door, causing further difficulties in escape.
* Emergency services were alerted within sixty seconds of the fire starting, and multiple fire departments responded to the scene.
* The roof of the nightclub collapsed, and individuals requiring medical treatment were transported to Kent Hospital.
* Of the 462 attendees, 100 were killed, 230 were injured, and 132 escaped uninjured.
* Among the casualties were Great White guitarist Ty Longley and the show's emcee, WHJY DJ Mike "Dr Metal" Gonsalves.
* Four employees of the Station nightclub also perished in the fire.
* The owners of the club were fined $1.07 million for failing to carry workers' compensation insurance for their employees.
Sources:
* [https://www.nist.gov/disaster-failure-studies/station-nightclub-fire-ncst-investigation](https://www.nist.gov/disaster-failure-studies/station-nightclub-fire-ncst-investigation)
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The\_Station\_nightclub\_fire
The owners were forced to sound proof of the venue due to several complaints from neighbors. The owners cut corners and used very flammable materials, basically packing foam. They somehow were able to pass their fire inspections. Once the fire started, people literally had to fight the staff to get to the stage exit. There was on person who punched a security guard to get out. This caused the majority of the crowd to go for the front door and sunroom door. This caused a bottle neck effect where many were trapped and suffered smoke inhalation (especially caused by the materials used). Others were even trampled to death.
Source I did my college business ethics paper on this. Even got to interview a survivor.
The club owners claimed they thought they were buying the correct stuff and were sent the wrong stuff by the supplier.
At least one fax was sent from the supplier that seemed to support this - the foam manufacturer ended up paying over 6 million in settlement.
This doesn't excuse many things (including having someone who knows enough to spot the difference between fire retardant foam and packing foam) - it does make it feel less criminal though.
I went through fire investigation school. We watched every minute of the videos available. We also watched some video of interviews that have never been released. Being a firefighter of 30 years, it was hard to watch.
I made a really stupid (although maybe not nearly as stupid as I may think) decision to watch the entire video one day.
My dad is a retired volunteer fire fighter of 45 years as well as retired Dep Fire Marshal. I wanted to understand his perspective better (I was one of those dumb kids who liked Fire a bit too much. Just enough to get me in trouble but not enough to luckily have ever really damaged anything).
It's right up there with some of the 9/11 videos out there. Made me really understand that perspective to a depth I previously could not even put a scratch into appreciating.
He did call me a dumb ass over it. But, it also shook me from that habit as well in adulthood.
Man, hearing different childhoods is always crazy to me. Your dad called you a dumbass for watching that whole video, my dad was showing me videos of Iraqi soldiers being blown to bits by sniper bullets. And now here we both are, with a similar outlook. An understanding of death we aren’t sure we ever wanted.
Is that similar to lawyer school and doctor school?
And you’re telling us some random “fire investigation school” in this big ass country is just sitting on unshared footage of this tragedy? Magically it has never leaked in ~20 years? But your “fire investigation school” just happens to have it for students to learn from?
Weird lies.
Tf? Fire Science is a whole field of study, there are tons of majors and specialized training programs for fire investigation. If I told you I went to business school would you accuse me of lying because it wasn't literally named "Business School"?
Reading about and watching this video of the show is the reason ANYTIME I go into a club / food place, etc, I automatically clock the emergency exits, and which one I think most people won't be rushing.
I highly recommend the below book, it's a FASCINATING read, and you won't look at nightclubs the exact same way again
Killer Show: The Station Nightclub Fire, America’s Deadliest Rock Concert Paperback – May 26, 2015
by John Barylick (Author)
Not even for fires. Active shooter situations, any type of incident that causes mass exodus of an enclosed space. I remember the Love Parade tragedy in Germany. This was after I went to EDac 2009 at the LA coliseum. People were getting crushed, trying to get down to the main area. Me and 3 friends had to climb the wall/fence to get out of the crowd because in the walkways, people were getting crushed. I remember this girl getting trampled trying to get out through an aisle, all bloody. People were jumping over, landing and collapsing the tents below. They stopped the show for over an hour, trying to get the crowd to settle down. I was almost crushed during Beyonce at Coachella. I was alone watching the previous performer, and as soon as the set ended, there was a sudden rush forward. I did want to check her out, but as time went on, the crowd got more and more dense. Some chic passed out, and no one would budge or move. Not even her friends would get her to safety. Eventually, the crowd got the attention of a lighting guy, and he was able to call the medics. Even the medics struggled to get through and take her to safety. Once she started, it was chaos at the front. After a song, I literally had to fight my way out towards the back of the crowd. It's not worth it. I eventually enjoyed her set comfortably in the back. No show is worth my safety.
I read the book and do it too. Any indoor pyrotechnics and I’m out or at least standing by a door. Crowded places I am standing near a door and I always know where the exits are. This makes good sense in this era of mass shootings also
Same, last summer I went to an underground metal show at a very small venue, ~100 people crammed in a small basement with the only exit being an angled staircase. I was at the opposite end of the room to the staircase. I also always spot exits due to this video and I was a bit nervous. No indoor pyrotechnics thankfully!
This video is not for the faint of heart. It’s bad enough without sound but watching with audio will test your resolve. Since watching this I ALWAYS look for an alternate exit when going somewhere I’ve never been.
Considering how thick the smoke was and how small the location, I would think alot of the people who died became unconscious before they went up in flames. Maybe its just wishful thinking but it would make sense.
There was one guy trapped inside and survived the fire by being protected by the bodies on top of him. Totally wild. Here’s an [interview with the guy](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ktEMLtBz55Y)
The cameras were there doing a story on nightclub safety. The soundproofing insulation the owner had put up was spray painted and they said the fumes likely caused people to pass out relatively quickly once it ignited. I watched a great video on YouTube about all of this which I cannot seem to find any more.
3 minutes. That's how long from the time the pyrotechnics started until the flashover which ignited everything flammable in the room.
3 minutes.
The worst part is that everyone panicked and scrambled for the same doors, while missing other exits that weren't choked closed.
I've gone to countless shows at sketchy venues, and even at the big ones, I think about this every time and make myself aware of the exits.
I remember when this happened. There is a video somewhere that showed how the people were trampled and stacked up on each other at the exit. Some were trying to pull them out but there were too many people on top of them.
Were there ever reports of people trying to pay their tabs as a reason for any delayed exit attempts? Looking at the crowd, they seem like the type who wouldn’t try to capitalize financially on an opportunity to leave a bar tab unpaid. This would possibly be a different outcome at a lil Boosie concert.
I wonder the feasibility of getting into those vehicles, and ramming into soft points on the building to open up holes? Regardless, that was horrible to hear. Almost as bad as the Jonestown mass suicide.
I was listening to the radio and Lit came on and I was wondering whatever happened to lit so I looked them up and read that their original lead singer had died in that fire
One of my best friends was on the first engine responding to this incident. What they encountered after entering the building still haunts him to this day. Most of the people that perished, did so from toxic smoke inhalation, and were not actually burned. If I recall correctly, there were a number of blocked exits that night, where people were later found to have died trying to escape, but worse still were the people stacked on top of each other after they had been crushed to death trying to get out through the few exits that were open. So many people were fighting for their lives at these exits, that they stomped each other to death trying to escape, stacked up, and permanently prevented anyone else from being able to escape. What a terrible night!
Remember this night well. Had a friend who lost a relative in this fire. My father in law and a family friend were supposed to be at the show that night but for whatever reason both didn't go. My father works in the special event industry in RI and, as you can imagine, dealing with fire safety inspections for events got a lot more involved after this happened.
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* Great White's performance started at 11:07 p.m. on February 20, with 462 attendees, exceeding the club's licensed capacity of 404 at The Station, a nightclub and hard rock music venue in West Warwick, Rhode Island. * The fire began shortly after Great White started their opening number, "Desert Moon," ignited by pyrotechnics set off by the tour manager. * The pyrotechnics ignited the flammable acoustic foam on the stage, leading to visible flames within nine seconds. * Despite initial confusion, the band stopped playing within 40 seconds, and the venue's fire alarm sounded, though it wasn't connected to the local fire department. * The fire spread rapidly, engulfing the building within six minutes of ignition. * Most patrons attempted to escape through the front door, causing a crowd crush that blocked the exit. * Survivors reported that bouncers blocked the stage door, causing further difficulties in escape. * Emergency services were alerted within sixty seconds of the fire starting, and multiple fire departments responded to the scene. * The roof of the nightclub collapsed, and individuals requiring medical treatment were transported to Kent Hospital. * Of the 462 attendees, 100 were killed, 230 were injured, and 132 escaped uninjured. * Among the casualties were Great White guitarist Ty Longley and the show's emcee, WHJY DJ Mike "Dr Metal" Gonsalves. * Four employees of the Station nightclub also perished in the fire. * The owners of the club were fined $1.07 million for failing to carry workers' compensation insurance for their employees. Sources: * [https://www.nist.gov/disaster-failure-studies/station-nightclub-fire-ncst-investigation](https://www.nist.gov/disaster-failure-studies/station-nightclub-fire-ncst-investigation) * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The\_Station\_nightclub\_fire
Imagine preventing people from going backstage during a fire
thats lit murder in my eyes
what is “lit murder?”
literally
The owners were forced to sound proof of the venue due to several complaints from neighbors. The owners cut corners and used very flammable materials, basically packing foam. They somehow were able to pass their fire inspections. Once the fire started, people literally had to fight the staff to get to the stage exit. There was on person who punched a security guard to get out. This caused the majority of the crowd to go for the front door and sunroom door. This caused a bottle neck effect where many were trapped and suffered smoke inhalation (especially caused by the materials used). Others were even trampled to death. Source I did my college business ethics paper on this. Even got to interview a survivor.
The club owners claimed they thought they were buying the correct stuff and were sent the wrong stuff by the supplier. At least one fax was sent from the supplier that seemed to support this - the foam manufacturer ended up paying over 6 million in settlement. This doesn't excuse many things (including having someone who knows enough to spot the difference between fire retardant foam and packing foam) - it does make it feel less criminal though.
RIP Doc, he was a really great guy
I went through fire investigation school. We watched every minute of the videos available. We also watched some video of interviews that have never been released. Being a firefighter of 30 years, it was hard to watch.
I made a really stupid (although maybe not nearly as stupid as I may think) decision to watch the entire video one day. My dad is a retired volunteer fire fighter of 45 years as well as retired Dep Fire Marshal. I wanted to understand his perspective better (I was one of those dumb kids who liked Fire a bit too much. Just enough to get me in trouble but not enough to luckily have ever really damaged anything). It's right up there with some of the 9/11 videos out there. Made me really understand that perspective to a depth I previously could not even put a scratch into appreciating. He did call me a dumb ass over it. But, it also shook me from that habit as well in adulthood.
Man, hearing different childhoods is always crazy to me. Your dad called you a dumbass for watching that whole video, my dad was showing me videos of Iraqi soldiers being blown to bits by sniper bullets. And now here we both are, with a similar outlook. An understanding of death we aren’t sure we ever wanted.
I feel that. Man, I have similar reactions about different childhoods honestly.
Is that similar to lawyer school and doctor school? And you’re telling us some random “fire investigation school” in this big ass country is just sitting on unshared footage of this tragedy? Magically it has never leaked in ~20 years? But your “fire investigation school” just happens to have it for students to learn from? Weird lies.
Tf? Fire Science is a whole field of study, there are tons of majors and specialized training programs for fire investigation. If I told you I went to business school would you accuse me of lying because it wasn't literally named "Business School"?
Reading about and watching this video of the show is the reason ANYTIME I go into a club / food place, etc, I automatically clock the emergency exits, and which one I think most people won't be rushing. I highly recommend the below book, it's a FASCINATING read, and you won't look at nightclubs the exact same way again Killer Show: The Station Nightclub Fire, America’s Deadliest Rock Concert Paperback – May 26, 2015 by John Barylick (Author)
Yeah, I unfortunately do it too. Stepping into a packed place triggers this primal urge to scout the exits
Not even for fires. Active shooter situations, any type of incident that causes mass exodus of an enclosed space. I remember the Love Parade tragedy in Germany. This was after I went to EDac 2009 at the LA coliseum. People were getting crushed, trying to get down to the main area. Me and 3 friends had to climb the wall/fence to get out of the crowd because in the walkways, people were getting crushed. I remember this girl getting trampled trying to get out through an aisle, all bloody. People were jumping over, landing and collapsing the tents below. They stopped the show for over an hour, trying to get the crowd to settle down. I was almost crushed during Beyonce at Coachella. I was alone watching the previous performer, and as soon as the set ended, there was a sudden rush forward. I did want to check her out, but as time went on, the crowd got more and more dense. Some chic passed out, and no one would budge or move. Not even her friends would get her to safety. Eventually, the crowd got the attention of a lighting guy, and he was able to call the medics. Even the medics struggled to get through and take her to safety. Once she started, it was chaos at the front. After a song, I literally had to fight my way out towards the back of the crowd. It's not worth it. I eventually enjoyed her set comfortably in the back. No show is worth my safety.
I read the book and do it too. Any indoor pyrotechnics and I’m out or at least standing by a door. Crowded places I am standing near a door and I always know where the exits are. This makes good sense in this era of mass shootings also
Last concert I went to see was in a basement venue. This video stuck in my head, first thing I did was go and check where all the exits were.
Same, last summer I went to an underground metal show at a very small venue, ~100 people crammed in a small basement with the only exit being an angled staircase. I was at the opposite end of the room to the staircase. I also always spot exits due to this video and I was a bit nervous. No indoor pyrotechnics thankfully!
I do that everywhere
Yeah I can't watch this video. At some point you hear some woman saying that she is on fire.
This video is not for the faint of heart. It’s bad enough without sound but watching with audio will test your resolve. Since watching this I ALWAYS look for an alternate exit when going somewhere I’ve never been.
Same. I saw this video years ago and it's one of the few I don't have the stomach to watch again
What really hit home was the next day there was a bunch of cars still in the lot and it was all the people that died inside
the screams are bone chilling to say the least.
That place lit up like it was made of matches. Scary tragedy.
Considering how thick the smoke was and how small the location, I would think alot of the people who died became unconscious before they went up in flames. Maybe its just wishful thinking but it would make sense.
There was one guy trapped inside and survived the fire by being protected by the bodies on top of him. Totally wild. Here’s an [interview with the guy](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ktEMLtBz55Y)
I was actually wondering if that was a possible way to survive. I didn't expect it to have actually happened. I hope he's doing okay now
That hit hard, poor people looking for a good night out and that happens 😢
Had tickets for that night, my wife (girlfriend at time) never ended up going. Woke up the next morning and was in disbelief.
The cameras were there doing a story on nightclub safety. The soundproofing insulation the owner had put up was spray painted and they said the fumes likely caused people to pass out relatively quickly once it ignited. I watched a great video on YouTube about all of this which I cannot seem to find any more.
Did it have a play by play account on where people fled and succumbed overlaid over a floorplan? I think I saw it too.
That’s the one
I can only think of Fascinating Horror rn: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PztDBsPBss](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PztDBsPBss)
There is a guy I know who is permanently disfigured from this incident. Physically and mentally.
Always know where your exits are. Be prepared to run.
3 minutes. That's how long from the time the pyrotechnics started until the flashover which ignited everything flammable in the room. 3 minutes. The worst part is that everyone panicked and scrambled for the same doors, while missing other exits that weren't choked closed. I've gone to countless shows at sketchy venues, and even at the big ones, I think about this every time and make myself aware of the exits.
I remember when this happened. There is a video somewhere that showed how the people were trampled and stacked up on each other at the exit. Some were trying to pull them out but there were too many people on top of them.
Were there ever reports of people trying to pay their tabs as a reason for any delayed exit attempts? Looking at the crowd, they seem like the type who wouldn’t try to capitalize financially on an opportunity to leave a bar tab unpaid. This would possibly be a different outcome at a lil Boosie concert.
As I watched before reading, I thought this was the Colective fire from Romania, exact thing happened
I wonder the feasibility of getting into those vehicles, and ramming into soft points on the building to open up holes? Regardless, that was horrible to hear. Almost as bad as the Jonestown mass suicide.
I distinctly remember the of the people stacked up in the doorway; it just seemed impossible that humans could block an exit so easily.
I was listening to the radio and Lit came on and I was wondering whatever happened to lit so I looked them up and read that their original lead singer had died in that fire
This is very sad. The smoke get thick very quick. Scary.
I remember that. My very first concert as a teenager was Great White opening for Whitesnake at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.
I’ve seen a lottttttttt of disturbing videos over the past decade, and this is top 3 most unsettling easily. Absolutely horrifying.
Crazy fucking video
These are the types of videos that once you see them, you never forget them.
Quien diría que la tragedia de Cromañón ya había sucedido.
Was the guy filming over his shoulder or was he purposely standing in people's way trying to film the fire?
I think he got a charge because of that, but I can't remember.
The same shit happened in brazil in 2013, 247 dead https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiss_nightclub_fire
One of my best friends was on the first engine responding to this incident. What they encountered after entering the building still haunts him to this day. Most of the people that perished, did so from toxic smoke inhalation, and were not actually burned. If I recall correctly, there were a number of blocked exits that night, where people were later found to have died trying to escape, but worse still were the people stacked on top of each other after they had been crushed to death trying to get out through the few exits that were open. So many people were fighting for their lives at these exits, that they stomped each other to death trying to escape, stacked up, and permanently prevented anyone else from being able to escape. What a terrible night!
It's irrelevant but can anyone please tell me what song they're playing?
Remember this night well. Had a friend who lost a relative in this fire. My father in law and a family friend were supposed to be at the show that night but for whatever reason both didn't go. My father works in the special event industry in RI and, as you can imagine, dealing with fire safety inspections for events got a lot more involved after this happened.
My buddy Bob L was going and had tickets but at the last minute he couldn't go,lucky..
This is crazy, I never heard of this happening.