October 25, 2021. The one-story building burned to the ground in about three minutes. Feb 20, 2023. Directed by John Barnard Chris Charney Scott R. Leary. According to the outlet, the foundation raised more than $200,000 and worked closely with the community to set up lights for a Little League field. Los Angeles Industry Screening. And they've gotta understand, when all this went down, my legal team, they said, 'You cannot ever say you're sorry, because it implies guilt.' More than 200 others were injured. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Viewers will also see rare and jarring footage from the first news crews on the scene tasked with reporting the horrific event as victims families eagerly awaited news. I mean, it's like a plane crash it takes all these little things to fall in line for that one big thing to happen. Ricardi found a broken window and jumped through. The other, inside the front hallway facing away from the stage, was physically pushed outside by fleeing patrons. Responding apparatus sirens are recorded at 11:12:30. Ten years after the fire, WPRI, a Providence news channel, gave this . America's Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List can be seen in RI on Cox Communications' YurView network, channel 4 on the following days and times: February 21, 2022 5:30pm. The cameraman emerges safely from the nightclub, however there are 100 people who sadly do not ever make it outside. But what should have been a joyous night ended in tragedy. It was then that my wife and I realized we needed a place where we could channel our energies, our emotions. 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. It was reported that the venue was engulfed in flames within minutes. Overhead wires, a pole-mounted transformer and service drop wires to the building were on side B. Engine 3 was within 3 miles. Market data provided by Factset. '", According to Russell, at least one "really beautiful" thing came out of the tragedy. The Guest List is a film about the lives affected and forever connected by one of the most horrific tragedies in music history. 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. This Day in History: Station Nightclub Fire in Rhode Island (Sunday, February 20) 5:32. Sunday marks 19 years since the tragic Station Nightclub Fire in West . 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. At around midnight, James said, one of his sons roommates headed to the family home. Station Nightclub Fire: Directed by John Barnard, Chris Charney, Scott Leary. REELZ has announced the networks original documentary Americas Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List premieres Sunday, February 20th at 8 pm ET/ 5 pm 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. (Douglas McFadd/Getty Images). In 2008, the band agreed to pay $1 million to survivors and families of the victims of the fire. ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY Encore Presentation SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27 AT 3PM EST . To the entryway's left, three windows led to the bar room. The WPRI video shows flames on the left rear stage wall at 11:08:00, eight seconds after the pyrotechnics started. The local pride and fortitude of the community shine through too, as interviewees recount the fire and reflect upon their duty both to remember and to move forward toward healing, Bellino said. A small section of the southern border is adjacent to the town of East Greenwich. "It's been a long, long time. Gahans family helped pass legislation in Massachusetts that would require automatic sprinkler systems in bars and nightclubs with an occupancy of 100 or more people. A 45-foot-long tour bus, parked parallel to the sunroom windows, was moved after the fire department arrived. It was difficult to comprehend the whole scope of this and what missteps could give rise to such an extreme and deadly fire. Will Grigg s on fire played in Night Club. A new book is shedding new light on an 18-year-old tragedy, suggesting that the 2003 Station nightclub fire in West Warwick RI may have been the fault of more than just the owners of the nightclub who were convicted along with the band manager who set off the pyrotechnics that killed 100 people and . The sounds of yelling were quite loud. In less than 90 seconds, most of those who hadnt already made their escape would be trapped inside. The fire started at the West Warwick club when a manager for the band Great White set off pyrotechnics for the band's show . Legal Statement. (Special hazards is a heavy rescue or squad-type support unit. racist or sexually-oriented language. One common radio frequency known as the INTERCITY was used to communicate between RCCs, agencies and apparatus. Hot Shot - Fire In The Night - WWF Club. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. One Internet search produced 15 million hits for The Station Nightclub Fire, compared to 362,000 for the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire; 76,000 for the Cocoanut Grove fire and 3,000 for the Rhythm Night Club fire (see page 96). Russell added that he is "glad" the film was made. Four seconds later, side A shows thick, black smoke and occupants exiting sunroom windows with smoke at floor level. I spent the next 50 weeks in the hospital. The 2003 career-staffed West Warwick Fire Department operated four engines, one ladder, one special hazards and two rescues from four stations. One statewide Enhanced 911 Control Center transferred calls for emergency assistance to the appropriate FA, which dispatched resources. Feb. 17, 2008. Russell also said that he wanted the tragedy to serve as a reminder to remain alert about public safety. James said the foundation gave the family a sense of comfort and purpose during their grief. He's actually from that town. (Bill Greene/The Boston Globe via Getty Images). Monday marks the 20th anniversary of The Station nightclub fire in West Warwick, Rhode Island, that killed 100 people. Most Rhode Island fire departments were dispatched by their own 24/7 staffed fire alarm (FA) office, each operating on a proprietary radio frequency. Musicians United to Benefit the Victims of the Station Nightclub Fire Feb. 25, 2008, in Providence, R.I. Joe Kinan was discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital after receiving a hand transplant. My horror at the incident rose along with the body count. Legal Statement. "I think it's ruining all the positive strides that we're now making to heal here in Rhode Island," Jody King, whose brother Tracy was a bouncer at the Station, told the Associated Press in 2015. 462 people were inside the club, exceeding its capacity of 404. (Bill Greene/The Boston Globe via Getty Images). "The film contrasts Jack Russell's post-fire journey, in a search for redemption, with survivor Joe Kinan's rebirth, courage and inspiration. Russell exited GREAT WHITE in December 2011 after he was unable to tour with the group due a series of injuries, including a perforated bowel and a shattered pelvis. This experience has taught me that I am a tenacious individual. that is degrading to another person. With Rick Regan, John Barylick, Dee Snider, Sandi Arenas. Its a very sensitive topic, a very difficult subject to get people to open up about.. The first capture is January 26th 2000. The horrific evening is being explored 19 years later in a new Reelz documentary, "Americas Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List," airing Sunday. Just seconds after 80s sensation Great White took the stage, pyrotechnics ignited a fire that raced up the walls and across the ceiling of the packed venue. No. Times are P.M. No one who watches 'The Guest List' will enter a concert venue again without first checking for the exits.". The film, Bellino said, is much more than a retelling of the tragedy. A trailer for the film is available below. 3:37. He died. TIMES NOW. The fire left 100 people dead and more than 200 injured. At around five oclock, we then received a notice for family members to go to some hotel that was now a command center set up by the governor. or anything. It's told from the personal perspectives of those who were there. Keep it Clean. With John Barnard, Destini Boldt, Jaret McNabb, Nick Merrells. 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. Market data provided by Factset. Seen through the human lens of victims, survivors and their families, the fire and milestones of healing physical and emotional scars all come into focus in this poignant television event, shares Steve Cheskin, SVP of Programming at REELZ. Mikes title rings true. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. Local filmmaker David Bellino will share deeply personal stories of lives forever changed by the 2003 Station nightclub fire in his new documentary on the tragedy, airing this weekend. 20 Providence 82-58, New Hampshire defeats Bryant 67-60 in America East quarters, Trudeau Center to hold CD release party for Donald Torres new album March 31, 7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County, Rangers, Bruins among winners at close of NHL trade deadline, Womens History Month: Ruth Buzzi or is that Gladys Ormphby, This Weeks Most Read WhatsUpNewp Stories, 25 endangered animals that only live in America, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. The video operator began to evacuate 18 seconds after ignition, exiting the front door within 50 seconds. I could hear everything going on around me. Jimmy Gahan died in The Station nightclub fire. Measurements from a fire test of a reconstructed portion of the platform and dance floor physically produced, also within 90 seconds, conditions exceeding survivability limits.). The emotional impact on the responding firefighters continues. Legal proceedings are ongoing. Brothers and . The Guest List is a film about the lives affected and forever connected by one of the most horrific tragedies in music history. Russell's bandmate Ty Longley (guitar) was one of the people who perished in The Station blaze, which became the fourth deadliest fire in U.S. history. On February 20, 2003, a real tragedy occurred when a fire broke out at the Station Night Club while Great White were performing to a crowd of about 400 people. WEST WARWICK, R.I. Savagely burned in the fire that incinerated the Station nightclub here five years ago next Wednesday, Linda Fisher has endured a dozen surgeries to salvage her . No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Use your zip code on this channel finder on REELZ to find the channel you can watch the documentary on. Kinan, who to date has undergone 136 surgeries, including a hand transplant, will continue to require surgeries for the rest of his life. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Your local, independent source for Whats Up in Newport, Rhode Island, and beyond. "Many victims of The Station fire had been seduced by the siren song of rock celebrity. The outlet noted that the fire began when Great Whites tour manager, Daniel Biechele, shot off streams of pyrotechnics at the start of the concert. Then, it grew quieter and quieter. "America's Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List" premiers Feb 20th on @ReelzChannelhttps://t.co/uQPOE13agm, Dee Snider (@deesnider) February 5, 2022. Their stories embody courage and deliver inspiration while others depict a much darker aftermath. Dee Snider of Twisted Sister performs during Phoenix Rising! Nobody should be scarred for life, be crippled or have their children orphaned because of their love for rock n roll, Snider adds. Their decisions and their rights to privacy are respected. For many of those passionate fans, what appeared to be their very luckiest day turned out to be their last. Great Whites own Jack Russell emerged from the experience a changed man carrying with him the burden of accusation for what transpired that night and in a series of highly revealing interviews he shares his post-fire search for peace after a near two-decade journey of crippling heartbreak and depression as a result of surviving the tragedy. These cookies do not store any personal information. The Station nightclub fire remains America's deadliest rock concert. Amazon Prime. "It may not be the best thing in the world for me, but it's very cathartic," he said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 2023 Endeavor Business Media, LLC. Great White frontman Jack . Nobody knew where Jimmy was. For many of those fans what appeared to be their lucky day turned out to be their last. Email: info@themusicuniverse.com. 0:37. A similar measure was among 10 recommendations for improvements to fire codes released by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. On the night of the concert, Gahan was gearing up to interview Russell for their show. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. The guy [making it] He's done Disney movies. Bellino's documentary, "The Guest List - The Station Nightclub Fire, America's Deadliest Rock Concert" features Snider and premieres on Feb. 20, which is the 19th anniversary of the tragedy. The parties settled in July 2013 without going to trial, with Russell now performing as JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE while the others are continuing as GREAT WHITE. The first officer, temporarily pinned inside the vestibule, was also forcibly ejected outside by the crowd. This article is prepared from police reports, evidentiary material released by the Rhode Island State Attorney General (RISAG), communications with several mutual aid responders, Rhode Island Department of Health library reference material, published media articles (especially investigative reporting by the Providence Journal) and two major technical reports The Station Club Fire After-Action Report, October 2004, by the Office of Domestic Preparedness of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the June 2005 Final Report of the National Construction Safety Team Investigation by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), U.S. Department of Commerce. Abb Takk. 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. The Guest List: The Station Nightclub Fire, Americas Deadliest Rock Concert will premiere on Sunday, February 20, 2022. This award-winning documentary by Christian de Rezendes and Christian O'Neill tells a remarkable story of The Station nightclub fire's youngest victim, Nicholas O'Neill (Christian O'Neill's brother). Thats when we started a charitable foundation in honor of Jimmy.". His book is regarded as the first and most comprehensive exploration of the chain of events leading up to the fire, as well as its legal and human aftermath. NFPA report: "U.S. The Station Night Club Fire . Fire broke out during the performance and pyrotechnic display by the '80s band. Side C had no means of access or egress. "It was broccoli with pasta and chicken with shallots. It remains Americas deadliest rock concert. Feb. 26, 2011. This documentary addresses timeless themes of personal responsibility, loss, courage and forgiveness, he said. Threats of harming another Jimmy Gahan was ecstatic when he was offered the opportunity to interview Jack Russell, the lead singer of Great White. Times manually entered by police and fire dispatchers and calculated from radio transmission and telephone recordings are in military format. It primarily features the inspiring story of Joe, Carrie, and Hadley Kinan". And his comment was, 'If this wouldn't have happened, I wouldn't have met the love of my life. Stacker compiled a list of the 30 largest exports from Vermont in 2022 using trade data from the Census Bureau. The 2003 nightclub fire in Rhode Island was the fourth deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history. This is an IMPORTANT rock doc that EVERYONE needs to watch. 13:01. The Station fire was a perfect storm of human error that became one of the worst nightclub tragedies in US history. They loved classic rock, and thats what they played every night. Access into side A, facing Cowesett Road, was via double doors opening into an eight-foot-long hallway, through a single door into an eight-foot-long vestibule ending at a ticket booth. 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Almost twenty years after one of the deadliest building fires in history, the owners of West Warwick, Rhode Island's The Station nightclub are speaking out. In the 1990s he got his largest break, working for about a year with the Rolling Stones. Pyrotechnics is a technique of using materials that can undergo self-sustained exothermic chemical reactions which results in the production of heat . 2012. Washington: Firing outside St. Louis night club in Missouri, 5 people injured. "He was totally into sports, but he always had this connection to music," James explained. It is an abject lesson in the tragic potential of poor decisions, adds documentary director David Bellino. Weeks later, when I awoke from my coma I immediately understood and accepted what was going on. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. All rights reserved. 3:50. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. He talks about their friendship, meeting Leslie for the first time and all the rock giants that are on this album. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! TV-G. Band Together: Documentary Tracks Pearl Jam's 20-Year Run. "He used to like my cooking. A survivor's own story (from the Brockton Enterprise, via YouTube) At 11:09:13, the first calls were recorded by West Warwick's FA. The people intertwined with this event struggle to cope in the aftermath of disaster some gracefully, and some less so. This article was originally published on Oct. 22, 2021. To report spam or any abusive, obscene, defamatory, racist, homophobic or threatening comments, or anything that may violate any applicable laws, use the "Report to Facebook" and "Mark as spam" links that appear next to the comments themselves. William Adams offers an initial look at the dispatch and response to the Station Night Club fire in West Warwick, RI. On the night of February 20, 2003, more than 400 music fans packed into the small Station nightclub. On the night of Feb. 20, 2003, more than 400 music fans packed into the small Station nightclub. WEST WARWICK, R.I. . Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species list. (Courtesy of James Gahan). Commercial ambulances, handling non-emergency transports and transfers, did not operate on fire frequencies. Technically, it wasn't Great White that took the stage on February 20th, 2003 at the Station nightclub in West Warwick, RI.
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