This book was written by gina russo, who survived the station nightclub fire in 2003, although injured and permanently scarred. The station nightclub fire occurred on thursday, february 20, 2003, in west warwick, rhode island, united states, killing 100 people including great white guitarist ty longley and injuring 230. From the ashes, surviving the station nightclub fire by gina russo and paul lonardo. In 2000, a welding accident reportedly set off a fire at a club in luoyang, china, killing. On february 20, 2003, the deadliest rock concert in u. Station nightclub fire major american fires libguides. On february 17, 2003 someone discharged pepper spray to break up a fistfight in a chicago nightclub. Til raul mike vargas survived over 90min inside the station. Video of report of the technical investigation of the. Its not an easy read, given the subject matter, but impossible to put down. In addition,changes made by the states of rhode island and massachusetts as well as an investigation completed by the national institute of standards and. Crowley journal staff writer pinned under a mound of people, raul michael vargas survived the station fire with endurance, willpower and luck.
Fire investigators have recovered all of the victims from the rubble of a rhode island nightclub, and forensic pathologists are working round the clock to identify the 96. He was at the club doing a piece on nightclub safety. The station nightclub fire uncovered many issues and violations. The station nightclub fire, americas deadliest rock concert barylick. It is a tale of love lost, opportunities missed, true grit, triumph of the human spirit, and so much more.
Nightclub fires this study, which was carried out in response to the station nightclub fire, also includes summaries. For survivors of a 2003 nightclub fire in the state of rhode island that was one of the deadliest in u. Til that during the 2003 station nightclub fire, a reporter filmed the entire fire from the moment before the pyrotechnics went off on the main stage. In 2000, a welding accident reportedly set off a fire at a club in luoyang, china, killing 309 people.
The station nightclub fire, west warwick, rhode island. Three nights before a fastmoving conflagration started by fireworkslike pyrotchenics inside the station nightclub in west warwick, r. If you wonder why we need strictly enforced regulations on businesses, read this book. The goal of this website is to educate and spread awareness regarding the rhode island. In 2003 a blaze at the station nightclub in west warwick, rhode island, usa, killed 100 people and injured 200. That night, in the few minutes it takes to play a hard. The fire was caused by pyrotechnics set off by the tour manager of the evenings headlining band, great white, which ignited flammable acoustic foam in the walls and ceilings surrounding the stage. The station nightclub fire rhode island thus feb 20 2003.
The fire was caused by pyrotechnics set off by the tour manager of the evenings headlining band, great white, which ignited flammable acoustic foam in. The station nightclub fire occurred on thursday, february 20, 2003, in west warwick, rhode island, united states, killing 100 people including great white guitarist ty longley and injuring. The station nightclub fire, americas deadliest rock. That night, in the few minutes it takes to play a hardrock standard, the fate of many of the unsuspecting nightclub patrons was determined with awful certainty. Feb 21, 2003 owners of the nightclub where a fastmoving fire killed at least 95 people said they did not authorize the band great whites use of the pyrotechnics that ignited the blaze. A band that was performing that night used pyrotechnics that ignited polyurethane foam insulation lining the walls and ceiling of the stage platform. Barylick gives a gripping account of all of the shocking failures that.
All victims recovered from rubble of nightclub fire. The station nightclub fire, a nursing home fire in conneticut in 2003, the las vegas ballys fire, etc. Barylick was a lead attorney on the plaintiffs steering committee that. The station nightclub fire occurred on thursday, february 20, 2003, in west warwick, rhode island, united states, killing 100 people including great white. I would recommend this book to anybody interested in the background of the event. Her partner wasnt so lucky and sadly lost his life in this tragedy. In addition,changes made by the states of rhode island and massachusetts as well as an investigation completed. A band that was on the platform that night, during its.
Those provisions mark sweeping changes to the codes and standards governing safety in assembly occupancies. Barylick was a lead attorney on the plaintiffs steering committee that investigated and prosecuted wrongful death and personal injury cases on behalf of the station fire victims and their families. Mar 20, 2020 it discusses the station nightclub fire on pages 1237. The station nightclub fire, rhode island, 2003 a fire occurred on the night of feb. Killer show by john barylick meet your next favorite book. The station nightclub fire tragedy memorial site view all 100 memorials for the the station nightclub fire site it was late on feb. Feb 22, 2003 the inferno at a club called the station was the deadliest nightclub fire in the united states in 25 years and one of the worst in the countrys history, with the death toll exceeding that of the. Its as much a story of greed and stupidity as it is about a fire and its aftermath. Fires influencing the life safety code this report by the nfpa covers several fires that influenced the nfpa life safety code, including the station nightclub fire, which is discussed on p. While the nightclub burned around him, mike vargas was trapped by a pile of patrons two feet from the door for more than an hour.
After the fire, nfpa enacted tough new code provisions for fire sprinklers and crowd management in nightclubtype venues. May 22, 2017 the station nightclub fire happened more than 14 years ago, and on sunday, a memorial park was dedicated to the victims of the fire. Til that during the 2003 station nightclub fire, a. Mar 20, 2003 search the station nightclub fire memorial site. The station nightclub fire, americas deadliest rock concert, by john barylick, will be released by university press of new england in september, 2012, in advance of the 10year anniversary of the station nightclub fire. A harrowing and horrific account of the station nightclub fire in 2003, the events that lead up to it and its aftermath. This narrative truecrime story chronicles the 100fatality tragedy from human, scientific and legal standpoints.
The station nightclub fire, feb 20 2003 page 4 the. Feb 22, 2003 fire investigators have recovered all of the victims from the rubble of a rhode island nightclub, and forensic pathologists are working round the clock to identify the 96 victims of thursdays. The road to the station nightclub fires was marked by poor judgments, missed opportunities, administrative sloppiness, and shabby acts of selfinterest. The goal of this website is to educate and spread awareness regarding the rhode island station nightclub fire. Jun 09, 2003 the road to the station nightclub fires was marked by poor judgments, missed opportunities, administrative sloppiness, and shabby acts of selfinterest. Memorial park honors victims of 2003 rhode island nightclub fire. May 21, 2017 workers finalize details at a memorial at the site of the station nightclub fire, which killed 100 people and injured more than 200 others, in 2003, in west warwick, rhode island on friday. Killer show chronicles the station nightclub fire in rhode island that claimed. Very well written book about the horror of february 20th 2003 at the station nightclub. Owners of the nightclub where a fastmoving fire killed at least 95 people said they did not authorize the band great whites use of the pyrotechnics that ignited the blaze. Harrowing account of the 2003 station nightclub fire in west warwick, ri. Since he coowned the station nightclub with his brother michael derderian, jeff suggested it as a venue for generic nightclub footage. Part two series of errors sealed crowds fate once the flames erupted, the station s patrons were doomed by a series of missteps, oversights, and in some cases clear violations of rhode island law. The station was a 1940sera, singlestory, irregularly shaped structure.
Ap survivors of a 2003 nightclub fire that killed 100 people and relatives of those killed huddled together in bitter cold sunday at the site of the disaster to mark the. Posts tagged rhode island station nightclub fire station nightclub fire. Aug 20, 2008 posts tagged rhode island station nightclub fire station nightclub fire. The inferno at a club called the station was the deadliest nightclub fire in the united states in 25 years and one of the worst in the countrys history, with the death toll.
Killer show and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Til raul mike vargas survived over 90min inside the. The 4,500squarefoot commercial occupancy was of allwood construction with a small basement facing north on a corner lot. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. A band that was on the platform that night, during its performance, used pyrotechnics that ignited polyurethane foam insulation lining the walls and ceiling of the platform. Also, our mission is to show support and compassion for other burn survivors. Station nightclub fire stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. I skimmed through part 1 of the official nist national institute of standards and technology. In the aftermath, west warwick, rhode island tv news reporter jeff derderian wanted to run a story on nightclub safety. The station nightclub fire, americas deadliest rock concert. Video of report of the technical investigation of the station. The polyurethane foam that was located on the interior walls of the stage was a main factor in the ignition of the fire from the. Barylick gives a gripping account of all of the shocking failures that accumulated into this tragedy.
Warwick, ri, on february 20, 2003, claimed 100 lives. The bodies helped insulate him from the fire and he ended up walking out with only a few burns on his legs. The station nightclub fire, americas deadliest rock concert, by john barylick, will be released by university press of new england in september, 2012, in advance of the 10year. This fire was the fourth deadliest nightclub fire in u. From the ashes, surviving the station nightclub fire. I just finished reading this book it was an eye opening. This book is actually an autobiography of one of the victims of rhode islands station nightclub fire. The book, written by john barylick, a veteran providence lawyer who. Ri night club fire victims memorial page home facebook. The station nightclub fire, americas deadliest rock concert by john barylick tells all. The definitive book on the station nightclub fire on the 10th anniversary of the disaster on february 20, 2003, the deadliest rock concert in u.
Ap survivors of a 2003 nightclub fire that killed 100 people and relatives of those killed huddled together in bitter cold sunday at the site of the. The station nightclub fire an analysis of witness statements. Its frustrating not knowing the line between the organic matrix and numerology practiced by the cabal. This is ginas account of the events of that night, what happened just before and during the fire, her slow and painful recovery and how her life changed forever. Exterior of the station, with mural by anthony baldino.
It is in equal parts fascinating, horrifying, heartwrenching and inspiring. The station nightclub the station, a 1940sera singlestory, irregularly shaped structure, was a 4,500squarefoot commercial occupancy of allwood construction with a small basement facing north. Pyrotechnic devices activated in a small nightclub ignited a fire that killed 100 people. Feb 21, 2003 at least 85 people have been killed and approximately 160 injured after fire engulfed a nightclub in the us state of rhode island during a concerts pyrotechnics display. Cameraman brian butler was at the station on february 23, 2003.
The station nightclub fire happened more than 14 years ago, and on sunday, a memorial park was dedicated to the victims of the fire. The station nightclub fire west warwick, rhode island. The station nightclub the station, a 1940sera singlestory, irregularly shaped structure, was a 4,500squarefoot commercial occupancy of allwood construction with a small basement. The blaze swept through the club, killing 100 people and. Questions still linger over fire inspectors role the. Station nightclub fire major american fires libguides at. The fire at the station was the fourthworst nightclub fire in the nations history, and it recalled the 21 who died in a stampede at a chicago club last week, and the 87 who perished at the happy. Workers finalize details at a memorial at the site of the station nightclub fire, which killed 100 people and injured more than 200 others, in 2003, in west warwick, rhode. Til raul mike vargas survived over 90min inside the station nightclub fire. Photos killer show the station nightclub fire, americas. While trying to escape he fell and was buried under a 5ft tall pile of bodies. The station nightclub fire was the fourth deadliest nightclub fire in u. Feb 21, 20 this fire was the fourth deadliest nightclub fire in u.
Memorial park opens at site of rhode island nightclub fire. With 100 deaths and 230 injuries, this totals 330 casualties. There are several historical fires that are always used to help train officials and modify codes. Im leaning towards something fishy being up with the station nightclub fire of 2003, which occurred in west warwick, rhode island on february 20th, 2003. At least 85 people have been killed and approximately 160 injured after fire engulfed a nightclub in the us state of rhode island during a concerts pyrotechnics display. Jan 27, 20 for survivors of a 2003 nightclub fire in the state of rhode island that was one of the deadliest in u. No single person bears the blame for the station nightclub fire, but, for relatives of the dead and survivors of the inferno, one name stands out.