In fact, they did the opposite.". Many involve pyrotechnic failures. At the time of The Station fire, older clubs in Rhode Island weren't required to install sprinklers. He says he managed to escape through the front door before a stampede of people got stuck in the narrow hallway and blocked the exit. Pulse nightclub owner and onePULSE foundation founder Barbara Poma says, on the sixth anniversary of the shooting that killed 49 people, this year feels different than the last. You should be proud." We couldn't make it. Michael Derderian: It would have been horrific to have people go through this. The Derderians have always maintained that they never gave the band permission to use pyrotechnics. 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. Flames soon appeared on the walls on either side of the stage and spread quickly along the foam that lined the walls and ceiling, intended to dampen sound. 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Michael spent 33 months in prison, while Jeff had to do 500 hours of community service. People traveled from near and far to visit this unique club. Originated during a fire show by a male dancer on stage, described as holding sparklers. Hundreds of people ran to the only exit many of them knew the way they came in. I would forgive them in a heartbeat. That specific. And then, ever so slowly, he learned to walk again. The father of Jessica and Sarah as well as Melindas husband, Matt, died in The Station fire. Brothers Michael and Jeffery Derderian, who owned The Station nightclub, for using highly flammable polyurethane foam as soundproofing on the walls of the club and for letting 462 people into a building, bringing it over capacity. The fire caused the deaths of 146 garment . That night, he allowed a cameraman to shoot footage inside the club for an upcoming story about safety in public venues. Jim Axelrod: And that's when the despair sinks in. But, you know, they have this following to this day . The day after the fire, before a medical examiner confirmed that his brother was among the dead, King was on the phone with the Derderian brothers and wept with them. Kat Teurfs is the associate producer. She asks does anyone remember Pulsations Nightclub? Scott James: They are what they call 15x15. But many, including the brothers, feel strongly Laroque should also have been charged. Two years after the fire at The Station nightclub, the Derderians learned about a piece of evidence they say is important that was never presented to the grand jury: an eight-page fax sent to the Attorney General's Office anonymously just months after the fire entitled "The Fire. 35 seconds: The . They promoted the event. Building was of mixed-use. Phil Barr: I don't like to talk about it, but I remember feeling weight on top of me, and I'm pretty sure I crawled out from under another person to pull myself up. I don't care what I'm going to see.". And that's when I noticed the black on my arms. This page was last edited on 24 February 2023, at 21:26. At least 64 others were also sued, including the state of Rhode Island citedforthe fire inspector's failure to report the flammable foam during multiple inspections. More on the fire:The Station fire: 100 victims in photos. In February 2006 three years after the station nightclub burned down many in Rhode Island were shocked to learn that instead of a trial, a plea deal had been reached with Daniel Biechele, the tour manager for the band Great White. It didn't have a lock on it. We all make mistakes. Making a profit was more important than safety (see the Cocoanut Grove Fire, 1942; The Triangle Shirtwaist . "We never knew the whole story because the trial never happened, so everything really never came out," says Jody King, whose brother worked at The Station as a bouncer. Scott James: It smelled like spilled beer and stale cigarettes and everything was just a little bit frayed at the edge. Photos made public Tuesday revealed just a taste of the horror that unfolded during the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando, Fla., with stomach-turning images of a bullet-ridden bar, a shot-up . He don't know. Jim Axelrod: The fire spread so quickly because rather than fire-retardant sound foam, on the wall of the club was highly flammable packing foam. [tears up] And the roof and just everything just fast, too fast. So, it was not a great decision to use these inside a nightclub that only has 12-foot ceilings. Linda Saran and Phil Barr, badly injured, were transported to a local hospital. WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) Monday marks the 20th anniversary of The Station nightclub fire that killed 100 people and injured more than 200 others. But there is more to be done. We make them every day, and we hope it doesnt cost a life.. Some bars close for failing to control violent crime on the premises. Now he has a message for others struggling to come to terms with their disfiguring scars and fears of rejection: Take me as I am or keep walking., Son of Great White guitarist cheers sick children to honor his dad: His father would be proud; Beat goes on through son of Great White guitarist killed in fire. She and Matt knew they were expecting a girl and they had already chosen her name. Copyright 2023 WPVI-TV. Michael and Jeff Derderian pleaded no contest to 100 counts of misdemeanor manslaughter and agreed to a deal. I could have missed that My friends that didn't survive that night have missed that. Station Fire Memorial Foundation rejects donation from Great White singer: Out of the ashes of the Station fire, tougher building codes arose. I couldn't hear screaming anymore. The Station nightclub fire, fire on February 20, 2003, that destroyed The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S., and killed 100 people. One near the bar. The state of Rhode Island is small," says author Scott James. Station fire memorial nearing completion: Organizers say they have raised more than $1.9 million of the $2 million needed to build it and maintain it in perpetuity. And then the main exit that hallway where everyone came through. Am I going to sit here and cry about this? This is a list of notable nightclub fires at indoor and outdoor venues. She would not hurt a fly., 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, The deadliest mass shootings in US history, Suspected Pulse nightclub memorial vandal arrested, Vandal in wheelchair sets fire to Pulse nightclub memorial, What timing! 1947. Anniversaries, he says, renew the ties and allow him to reflect and recount his version of events that fateful February 20th night. Jody King: I'm so proud to say he's my brother. But Jeff Derderian, who was helping out at the bar, says he and an employee tried to get to the stage with a fire extinguisher. The night of the fire, hundreds of people gathered at The Station to see Great White, an 80s band now with some new members lead by singer Jack Russell and known mainly for their hit "Once Bitten, Twice Shy. Over four seasons of hosting Spike TV's "Bar Rescue . Husband of woman murdered with an ax convicted 40 years after her death, How a tragic boating crash is connected to the family of Alex Murdaugh, Five deaths with a connection to Alex Murdaugh's family investigated, Never-before-seen photos and details about accused Idaho killer. But then the door would go back up when it was going to be a loud night. Great White's tour manager Daniel Biechele also faced the same charges. Help. Phil Barr [teary-eyed]: Getting another opportunity to live my life came with enormous responsibility. That is the furthest exit away from the stage But it's a relatively straight line. And it was ugly. MICHAEL DERDERIAN: I plead not guilty, your honor. Jim Axelrod: When the foam came, was there anything on the packaging that indicated that it was highly flammable? PATRICK LYNCH [press conference]: We have an investigation on going and we need help, we need answers and I'm trying to get them. 2.10.13: 'It went up like a match. People come here to reflect. According to ABC News, though, several hundred people in the Chinese city of Luoyang decided to cut loose on Christmas night 2000 by heading to a nightclub housed on the fourth floor of a multi-use industrial building.A fire broke out in the basement of the structure . Jeff Derderian: There's so many things that factor into the decision to do that. What band was playing at The Station and what their role was, Why it's important to Rhode Island and the lasting changes that were made, What to know about the Station Fire Memorial Park, Firemen, doctors and journalists: For everyone who was involved that night, the memories still haunt them, Survivors of that deadly fire tell their tale. Dan Biechele, center, at his sentencing. "We wanted the full story to come out, not just some of it, and for people who want to come to their own conclusion on what happened that night," says Jeff Derderian. Scott James: The fire alarm you hear it kick in. The original version of the following expose into the rock'n'roll lifestyle as seen in action during a post-concert meet'n'greet by The Fixx appeared in my college newspaper, Temple News, in the autumn of 1987, just after the events in question occurred.Then I added a bit of grown-up perspective to make it the 27th entry on my blog on Sept . How many people died in the station nightclub fire? Salman is expected back in court Wednesday. Jody King: As I went by the fire station fire trucks are coming out Now the question in my head is why are all these firetrucks leaving? One of them is never say die, never give up. Nancy Kramer is the executive story editor. my dad was in the room. The Station fire changed how we view fire safety. One of the worst mass shootings in US history claimed 49 lives at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016. And they played the arenas. Jim Axelrod: Describe The Station nightclub for me. So, before I knew it, this finger was contractured down in this position and the rest of them were all bent backwards because the skin had tightened up.". Touch device users, explore by touch or . Tracy King died saving many others the night of the fire. Flames can be seen on the back wall. Phil Barr awoke after three weeks in a medically induced coma and was told his lungs had been badly damaged. First of all, I don't know you would, how would you how would you accomplish the detail and the amount of new information in a news conference or, you know, a commercial or something that we would try and do on our own. The Feb. 20, 2003, fire at The Station . Phil Barr: I went around the people trying to push to the front door. Jeff Derderian: Why is it OK that the fire marshal is allowed to miss something or make a mistake and what he did was just an oops, but what we did was criminal? Afterward, her uncle Al Salman defended her, saying she had no idea what that crazy was doing., Shes innocent (and a) simple person, he insisted. January 30, 2023 Chris McGoey. Pulsations: It was the greatest nightclub in the world and I am honored to be a part of that history. Foam the Derderians had installed along the club's walls and ceilings to conceal noise was highly flammable and "was equal to gallons of gasoline. We're running out of time." In urban areas, high turnover means that fire marshals rarely stick around long enough to learn all the nuances of the code. Phil Barr: I remember the smoke descended really quickly. The ultimate nightclub experience.It even included a party robot!Pulsations was the brainc. It was THE spot in the Delaware Valley in the '80s, and tonight "The Goldbergs" recreate the legendary nightclub for Barry's bachelor party. October 25, 2021. Jeff Derderian: Because in my mind I had nothing to hide. And that's when it starts to hit you all that you've lost. Linda Saran was a regular at The Station. Great White was part of the lawsuit. Michael Derderian: He finds the deficiencies, you have to correct the deficiencies and then signs off so that you so you can get your liquor license that happened in 2000. Linda Saran: That's when you make a decision. But it's fun. 1 / 3. Now, he carries the fallout of that suggestion with him everywhere. I can't speak Everything was, you know, sore and hoarse I picked up the pen in very weak, you know, kind of handwriting I wrote, "I hope to make progress every day.". A surgery to correct a childhood ailment with his ears left him able to balance objects on his chin. Biechele and Michael Derderian were sentenced to four years in prison, though each was let out early. In a 9-1-1 call made shortly after the shooting began, Mateen swore allegiance to the leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi . About 180 patrons remained inside the nightclub at that time. Tracy died never giving up. ", Scott James: They had their moments. Jody King: He was gregarious. It was like what? That's how thick the smoke was. It got so popular that they had a clone built for Rocky IV. Michael Derderian: They got this fax and it went on to describe the business practices of the foam company. A story about you in Vice magazine mentions a time at one of your bars when a robot descended from the ceiling and danced with female customers. Members of the band start to become aware of the fire. "48 Hours" is not showing any of that footage. The Station nightclub fire would become one of the deadliest fires in a club in U.S. history. He lost his fingers and ears as well as the sight in his left eye, along with much of his nose tissue. Converted warehouse used as an art collective and venue. It would become one of the deadliest fires in a club in U.S. history. That was in like the 80s. In fact, the nightclub arrest, like the Texas Hold 'Em, cow tipping, and Dean Martin, is an American invention, a product of the 18th Amendment. For annual late-night Station remembrance, memorial a peaceful, meaningful addition: Station fire memorial nearing completion: Hundreds witness groundbreaking for Station fire memorial: Medical teams met the challenge; everyone who got out survived that night: In firefighters' hearts, the disaster isn't over: Quiet, emotional end for Station fire remnants: RI Hospital specialists, Station fire victims reflect after a decade since deadly blaze: Station fire, 15 years later: Survivors tell their stories: Station nightclub fire survivor tells burn victims love can happen amid scars, fears: Son of Great White guitarist cheers sick children to honor his dad: Gina Russo says she emerged from the flames in a better place: Fused by pain, Station fire survivors, loved ones mark 18th anniversary: Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. This 4.84 AC Land is for sale on LoopNet.com. Biden draws focus from Harris' border visit with Pulse memorial event. The Derderians say that in the three years they owned the club, no one ever questioned the safety of the foam and say the club was inspected by their insurance company, and multiple times by the local Fire Marshal Denis Laroque. Eighteen years later, there was no consensus among survivors when it comes to blame. What kind of club was this? Station fire, 15 years later: Survivors tell their stories: While many say they will never get over it, they have found a way to get along with it. Dance & Night Club. Purchase and sale had been signed. The roof was caving in, walls were caving in, body after body in front of me. Scott James: They only have about 60 seconds to get out of the building if they're going to live. A fire occurred on the night of Feb. 20, 2003, in The Station nightclub at 211 Cowesett Avenue, West Warwick, Rhode Island. DANIEL BIECHELE [at sentencing hearing in tears]: I don't know that I will ever forgive myself for what happened that night. PennDOT worker remains seriously injured after hit-and-run, Search on for owner of dogs that attacked man while walking pets. Germany. 19 seconds: The crowd begins to react as the flames progress upward. and I tripped over what I assume was a bar stool. "I literally baked alive," says Linda Barr. " Another 230 people were injured in what ranks as the nations fourth-deadliest nightclub fire. It has since been recorded as the worst mass . Why had the fire spread so quickly? Deadliest club fire in history, and the second-worst single-building fire in American history (second only to the Iroquois Theatre fire ) Karlslust dance hall fire. . (Photo by Douglas McFadd/Getty Images) James said Jeffrey Derderian, who is a former TV news reporter . . Sunday marks the 19th anniversary of The Station nightclub fire in West Warwick, Rhode Island, that killed 100 people. Michael Derderian: But that door became impassable almost within seconds because clearly there's foam that's burning at 800 or 1,500 degrees. At the scene, Jody King was desperate for information about his brother, and began to fear the worst. Survivors and friends of survivors active in the effort to turn the nightclub site in West Warwick into a memorial park recount the emotional journeys that brought them from 2003 to 2018. But does that mean it's not a crime? Three days after the station fire, Jody King finally got the news that his brother Tracy's body had been found. It was located at the corner of Route 1 and Dougherty Boulevard. And then the main exit that hallway where everyone came through," explains Scott James. Published Feb 25, 2016. And I said my hands won't work. Jon Taffer saves bars that are on the verge of shutting down on his reality show Bar Rescue.So far, he has rescued 188 bars across the United States. Linda Saran: It's like a riptide. Almost immediately the finger pointing started. Michael Derderian: That is correct. Apr 21, 2015, 2:39 PM. He wrote: "This is a company that is well aware of the dangers of polyurethane foam. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. At the time of the fire, he had just started a new job closer to home in Providence at the local CBS station. Jody King: He went on David Letterman twice to do Stupid Human Tricks. Barr was located between the stage and the front door. FALL RIVER West Warwick, Rhode Island is marking the 20th anniversary of the devastating Station nightclub fire, though the fire's impact stretched far beyond Rhode Island, including . My friends were dead, my other friends are severely injured, I no longer look like myself. Biechele pleaded guilty to 100 counts of misdemeanor manslaughter, and Michael and Jeff Derderian pleaded no contest. JACK RUSSELL [news interview]: We never do anything without asking permission first. It was the closest to a religious experience that I've seen without it being religious. The Station nightclub fire killed 100 people and injured more than 200. . Doreen Schechter and Gary Winter are the editors. We screwed up." The company paid a hefty settlement and they weren't the only ones. I refused to accept that as the outcome. In the 1980s, Mr. Altemose developed entertainment venues including Pulsations, a dinner theater and nightclub in Concord, and the Riverside Speakeasy, in Graterford. It did not. I'll be right back." The Station fire changed how we view fire safety. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. Inspection records showed that just three months before the fire, the Derderians had been cited by the local fire marshal for having a secondary, interior door by the stage that opened inward, which violated regulations. Now in private practice, Lynch says he looked into a host of people. I ran across the room and I ran face-first into the wall. I could have missed my daughter's high school graduation, the birth of her children. Michael Derderian: The club was sold. Taffer recently sat down with Rolling Stone to discuss bars and his history with them. JEFF DERDERIAN [crying]: Many people didn't make it out and that is a horror that will haunt my family and I for the rest of our lives. Back in the early 1980s, Bar Rescue host Jon Taffer helped start the beloved Glen Mills hangout, Pulsations Nightclub a period that he today appears to recall fondly. Like you feel that kinship that, you know, "God, I really hope this guy makes it." Posts about Pulsations written by jncsdad217. The clubs bathrooms, where dozens of people were trapped as the nightmare unfolded, sustained severe damage and photos taken inside one of them show blood-streaked toilets and sinks. Four parties found themselves at the center of the finger-pointing in the wake of the fire: Biechele and the Derderians, the only people ever charged in connection with the fire, each pleaded to 100 counts of manslaughter Biechele pleading guilty; the Derderians, no contest. This is solid gasoline. He was the most badly burned survivor of the 2003 Station nightclub fire. But she refuses to live in the past. It was really everything to me at that time. Because so many people that were there don't have that opportunity. She knew he was going to conduct the attack, federal prosecutor Roger Handberg said. We have an exit through the kitchen. Michael owned a financial services business; Jeff was a local news reporter. February 20, 2023. Brothers and . [tears up, shaking his head]. Judy Tygard is the executive producer. Here is a 1992 simulation of a one of a kind nightclub called Pulsations that was located in Glen Mills, PA. At midnight the spaceship would make its way fro. Linda Saran and her friend Deb were in the atrium, huddled together under a table. So, I actually got a really good sense of the layout of the venue. The one-story building burned to the ground in about three minutes. w0rcu5uu Jan 13, 2022. For everyone who was involved, the memories still haunt them. This is the main bar where you can get your drinks. Michael Derderian: Take this stuff down. Linda Saran: The foam was raining down and the flames are dripping from the ceiling. there was nothing that would make it so you couldn't get out of it. Richard Feloni. We had a robot custom-built for us by International Robotronics in New York. 10. For the rest of her life, she will bear the scars from that terrible night 20 years ago. They died here, Jody King said of the100 people who died. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. He transformed a bank of rooms in his hotel in Valley Forge into "fantasy suites" to entice weekend visitors. The fire broke out at around 1 a.m. at the Mountain B nightclub, a one-story building in the Sattahip district of Chonburi province, southeast of Bangkok and about 30 kilometers (18 miles) south . Jody King: Hopped out of bed, grabbed my clothes, grabbed my keys, hopped in the car and took off. he was very kind about it, but he said, "I don't ever see you competitively swimming again." It's like a surge of bodies. Pinterest. Tracy King worked at The Station as a bouncer. Final . Philadelphia's Delaware County's greatest nightclub, Pulsations. The most famous clubs in this era, 1980s-2000s, included Club Fac 51 Haidenda in Manchester, England (in a former warehouse that was redesigned by . The pyrotechnics ignited the walls on either side of the stage and within seconds flames spread along the foam that lined the walls and ceiling of the club intended to dampen sound. The doors would open, dry ice fog would dump out, bright lights would come on sort of like that scene in Close Encounters, and this $400,000 robot would appear to levitate out of the ship onto the floor. Melinda was eight months pregnant at the time. if I had nothing to hide, then why wouldn't you why wouldn't you talk to them and tell them what you knew or what you didn't know? The spaceship was 27 feet in diameter, pulled about 600 amps and had 70 lighting systems on it. Jim Axelrod: When you come to, you're in a hospital room. Jim Axelrod: And then it just got engulfed in flames? A staggering 100 lives were lost. And who does drugs, violence, firearm possession . Their story starts three years before the fire. It was one of the deadliest nightclub fires in the nation's history, and an event that has had lasting consequences for hundreds of families. 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