Historical Events tagged with "west warwick"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Pyrotechnics Ignite Deadly Nightclub Fire

February 20th, 2003 22 years ago

During a concert by the band Great White at The Station nightclub, a pyrotechnics display ignited flammable soundproofing material, resulting in a catastrophic fire. The blaze quickly spread, trapping patrons inside. In total, 100 individuals lost their lives, with over 200 others sustaining injuries. The tragedy not only shocked the local community but raised critical awareness about fire safety regulations in public venues.

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