The Station nightclub fire was the fourth deadliest nightclub fire in American history, killing 100 people. It would be remiss of Me if I didn't mention this Anniversary.
Not only as a reminder, but with respect to all the lives lost in this horrific tragedy.
"The fire began at 11:07 PM EST, on Thursday, February 20, 2003, at The Station, a glam metal and rock n roll themed nightclub located at 211 Cowesett Ave. in West Warwick, Rhode Island."
"The fire was caused by pyrotechnics set off by the tour manager of the evening's headlining band, Great White, which ignited flammable sound insulation foam in the walls and ceilings surrounding the stage. A fast-moving fire engulfed the club in 5½ minutes. Some 230 people were injured and another 132 escaped uninjured. Video footage of the fire shows its initial growth, billowing smoke which quickly made escape impossible, and the exit blockage which further hindered evacuation."
For more detailed information and above context was taken from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Station_nightclub_fire.
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