Station Nightclub Fire | No Exit | 2

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Station Nightclub Fire | Lives Lost | 3

After learning about the fire, the community of West Warwick is horrified at the devastation the tragedy caused. Victims and their families demand answers, and soon Rhode Island’s Attorney General launches a grand jury investigation to find out not only how the fire spread so qui ...  Show more

Station Nightclub Fire | Ninety Seconds to Get Out | 4

On February 20th, 2003, the rock band Great White took the stage at The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island. But when they began their set by igniting pyrotechnic sparklers, a fire broke out and ripped up the walls before quickly spreading to the rest of the building. ...  Show more

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