According to the report, Rhode Island has seen varying amounts of snowfall in different parts of the state. Today, James said Ricardi has stayed in touch with the family. Snider, who was instrumental in bringing together fellow recording artists for a fundraising concert for survivors and victims families, can be heard performing a new song, Stand., Nobody should have to die because they want to see a band and listen to the music they love. Most Rhode Island fire departments were dispatched by their own 24/7 staffed fire alarm (FA) office, each operating on a proprietary radio frequency. Kinan was severely burned in the Station nightclub fire. Ten years after the fire, WPRI, a Providence news channel, gave this . The people intertwined with this event struggle to cope in the aftermath of disaster some gracefully, and some less so. The result is poignant footage contrasting very different life stories. Lou Diamond embraces his girlfriend Lisa Sherman as she becomes emotional during the dedication ceremony for the memorial park at the site of the Station nightclub fire in West Warwick, Rhode Island, May 21, 2017. Sundays show will be able to be seen by up to 70 million households. "The documentary addresses timeless themes of personal responsibility, acceptance forgiveness and redemption. It is also a story of the triumph of the human spirit, as seen in a communitys resilience and the recovery and rebirth of Joe Kinan, who was the last survivor pulled from the fire and the most severely burned. Most quote the NIST and DHS reports. He will continue to require surgeries for the rest of his life. He was 21. They would be burned alive, identified days later only by dental records or tattoos. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. This documentary addresses timeless themes of personal responsibility, loss, courage and forgiveness, he said. ", Five years ago, Russell told Psycho Babble TV about the upcoming documentary: "What it is is partly my life story, as a kid growing up, and then it goes off into the fire, unfortunately, and the aftermath of that, and testimonies not testimony, but talks by the victims and their families and how it affected them.". Also in a series of interviews, Great White frontman Jack Russell shares his search for peace after a near two-decade journey of crippling heartbreak and depression as a result of surviving the tragedy. October 25, 2021. The Station Nightclub fire incidence was largely attributed to the use of pyrotechnics and the structural composition of the club, which exacerbated the rate of fire spread throughout the building. The INTERCITY recorded Hopkins Hill Rescue 6 from Coventry responding at 2312. Saying Rhode Island "can't afford" to go back to pre-pandemic days where students were unable to eat at school because their parents couldn't afford to pay for them, Representative Teresa Tanzi (D-Dist. Their stories embody courage and deliver inspiration while others depict a much darker aftermath. 3:21. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. All rights reserved. We must never forget . My horror at the incident rose along with the body count. (Nicolaus Czarnecki/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images), "This was eventually going to happen one night," James reflected about the Station nightclub fire. Ricardi found a broken window and jumped through. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. In deference to them, names are not published. And he met his wife in the fire and they had a beautiful son. REELZ today announced the network's original documentary America's Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List premieres February 20th at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT presenting the deeply personal stories of lives forever altered by the tragic Station nightclub fire that left 100 people dead, more than 200 injured and devastated the tight-knit community of West Warwick, Rhode Island. One hundred people were killed and more than 200 injured from a crowd that attended the performance of the band Great White at the Station nightclub. Station Nightclub Fire 18 Years On.mp3. ", DREW CAREY, AMIE HARWICK'S HEARTBREAKING LAST CONVERSATION BEFORE HER TRAGIC MURDER REVEALED. Russell said that the flames from the pyrotechnic display spread to foam decorations around the stage. The fire at The Station nightclub in West Warwick began in an overcrowded club when pyrotechnics from Russell's GREAT WHITE ignited illegal soundproofing foam lining the club's walls. "It's hard to describe the level of agony. SK filmmaker takes a look at Station fire in new documentary. One hundred people died and more than 200 were injured when a fire broke out at The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, in 2003. All rights reserved. Three Warwick stations responding suppression units on the initial mutual aid request had travel distances of two, three and 3 miles. A Warwick Police Department report stated at 2308 hours that West Warwick Police requested police assistance, reporting the nightclub on fire with over 200 people trapped inside or injured. In the afternoon before the concert Russell met many Great White fans in the West Warwick area and graciously added their names to the guest list for the show that night. Sherman lost two cousins in the fire. At 11:12:13, the video shows flames at the side D door with smoke almost at floor level. In 2008, members of Great White agreed to pay $1 million to survivors and victims relatives, Billboard reported. The Guest List is a film about the lives affected and forever connected by one of the most horrific tragedies in music history. The film was directed and produced by David Bellino and co-produced by John Barylick, author of Killer Show. "He would always go to concerts, and thats how he met Mike Ricardi. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Side C had no means of access or egress. A single door accessed the side-D stage area. The Guest List will premiere on the REELZ channel at 8 pm on Sunday, February 20. (Bob Breidenbach-Pool/Getty Images). In less than 90 seconds, most of those who hadnt already made their escape would be trapped inside. Nicholas O'Neill (January 28, 1985 - February 20, 2003) was the youngest of the 100 victims of The Station nightclub fire, which occurred in West Warwick, Rhode Island. person will not be tolerated. The Station Night Club Fire . The other, inside the front hallway facing away from the stage, was physically pushed outside by fleeing patrons. Sides C and D were not accessible to apparatus. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Trapped occupants began self-evacuating and were being assisted through broken windows by police and escaped patrons. Be Proactive. 10:00 PM 22:00. (Bill Greene/The Boston Globe via Getty Images). And his comment was, 'If this wouldn't have happened, I wouldn't have met the love of my life. 'The Guest List' is based in part on John Barylick's narrative non-fiction work, 'Killer Show: The Station Nightclub Fire, America's Deadliest Rock Concert'. Outside, from the A/D corner, the operator filmed side D at 11:09:26 showing smoke from the stage door with visible flames inside. He died. The crowds mood inside the Station went from celebration, to curiosity, to concern, to absolute terror within about a 20-second span. All rights reserved. Its a very sensitive topic, a very difficult subject to get people to open up about.. The club's owners were convicted of criminal contempt for their . With John Barnard, Destini Boldt, Jaret McNabb, Nick Merrells. Hot Shot - Fire In The Night - WWF Club. One statewide Enhanced 911 Control Center transferred calls for emergency assistance to the appropriate FA, which dispatched resources. William Adams offers an initial look at the dispatch and response to the Station Night Club fire in West Warwick, RI. 41 is based on the thesis that Nicholas may have . On the night of the concert, Gahan was gearing up to interview Russell for their show. An ensuing legal battle on behalf of the families of the victims dragged out for years afterwards. Lil Baby performing at Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2023, Neil Young continues Original Bootleg Series with two more titles, Alana Springsteen needs a Should To Cry On with new single, Fall Out Boy unveils So Much For Stardust track listing, Drake White announces UK, Ireland tour dates, Disney announces Miley Cyrus Endless Summer Vacation Backyard Sessions special, Brantley Gilbert hosting 2023 Album Release Party & Trail Ride. It also provided scholarships for students to attend Nichols, among other colleges. In the afternoon before the concert, Bellino said, Russell met many Great White fans in the West Warwick area and added their names to the guest list for the show that night. The one-story building burned to the ground in about three minutes. At the time, roughly $175 million had been offered by dozens of defendants to settle lawsuits over the blaze. '", According to Russell, at least one "really beautiful" thing came out of the tragedy. 12:00 PM 12:00. He was 21. Barylick is a producing partner of the documentary, and much of his years of research and background work served as its basis. As part of the settlement, the band didnt admit to any wrongdoing. In five seconds, the band stopped playing and patrons began self-evacuating. A fire claimed 100 lives during a Great White show on Feb. 20, 2003 at the Station nightclub in West Warwick, R.I. More than 200 others were also injured in a blaze caused by the band's . Then, it was just me. The documentary is called "The Guest List" and captures the raw emotions from the tragedy through dozens of interviews. One common radio frequency known as the INTERCITY was used to communicate between RCCs, agencies and apparatus. By 2312 hours, five West Warwick police officers were on location. It remains Americas deadliest rock concert. The Massachusetts native was a celebrated high school athlete when he turned to music as a disc jockey at Nichols College. Fire broke out during the performance and pyrotechnic display by the '80s band. Warwick's FA, monitoring West Warwick's frequency (having themselves received 911 calls for the incident plus an INTERCITY request from West Warwick for two rescues) upgraded the assignment to Engines 5, 9 and 1; Ladder 1; Special Hazards, Rescues 4 and 1; and Battalion 1 at 2314 hours. Still, he said he understood why some believe he should be held accountable for what happened fifteen years ago. Engine 2 and 2 were three miles away. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. NFPA report: "U.S. All rights reserved. Thirty seconds later, occupants are wedged in the front doorway with smoke over their heads. "I've seen so many video tapes of pyro shooting off in that club with the foam bigger stuff than we had and it never happened," Jack told Psycho Babble TV." Don't Threaten. It could fairly be said that music and rock culture drew one hundred innocent people to their deaths in The Station fire. The Station nightclub fire in West Warwick in 2003 was the fourth-worst such fire in the nation's history. "The film contrasts Jack Russell's post-fire journey, in a search for redemption, with survivor Joe Kinan's rebirth, courage and inspiration. Both reports reference the Providence Journal. 41 is an independent feature-length documentary about Nicholas O'Neill, the youngest victim of the Station nightclub fire, which claimed the lives of 100 people in West Warwick, Rhode Island on February 20, 2003. Overhead wires, a pole-mounted transformer and service drop wires to the building were on side B. "I lost a lot of friends that night a lot of friends. James pointed out that shortly before the Station nightclub tragedy, the Fine Line club in Minneapolis experienced a similar fire caused by pyrotechnics, but its sprinkler system and wide exits saved lives. The Reelz channel will be premiering a documentary about the Station Night Club fire on February 20, 2022. Out-of-town is local terminology denoting a mutual aid unit. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Legal Statement. Dee was involved in a fundraising event as well as a documentary. The West Warwick, RI, Station nightclub fire - one of the deadliest in US history - kills 100 people and injures 230 when a dangerous pyrotechnics display ignites sound insulation on the walls and ceilings and the blaze spreads with terrifying speed. Low 28F. February 24, 2022 5:30pm & 8:30pm. All five teams are making fast progress towards their goal. The Station nightclub owners Michael (center) and Jeffrey Derderian (right) listen to victim impact statements with attorney Richard Egbert Sept. 29, 2006, during their sentencing trial at the Kent County Courthouse in Warwick, Rhode Island. And it's really, really informative, and it delves into people's lives.". '", The singer said that the documentary, which he hopes will help bring him some closure, is "really well done. Exterior access to and egress from the front doors was also at right angles to the traffic flow. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. Email: info@themusicuniverse.com. The 2003 career-staffed West Warwick Fire Department operated four engines, one ladder, one special hazards and two rescues from four stations. 3 minutes: Thick, black smoke is coming out of all doors and windows as the fire continues to grow. "He was totally into sports, but he always had this connection to music," James explained. Two amateur videos exist; one was released in 2006 by the RISAG. The resulting conflagration killed 100 persons and grievously injured many others. User comments or postings do not reflect the viewpoint of BLABBERMOUTH.NET and BLABBERMOUTH.NET does not endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of, any user comment. Were very grateful to REELZ and Hubbard Broadcasting who believed in us enough to give us a U.S. distribution, Bellino said. On Feb. 20, 2003, the nation's fourth-deadliest nightclub fire occurred in the Town of West Warwick, RI, killing 100 people and injuring nearly 300. 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