Michael Derderian: Remember, I'm still in Florida. It featured 11 bars, 10 levels, and 6,000 lights. 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. That's how thick the smoke was. Now, he carries the fallout of that suggestion with him everywhere. When King arrived, he saw the devastating scene. 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. I have to find him. Some bars close for failing to control violent crime on the premises. 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. wordlist = ['!', '$.027', '$.03', '$.054/mbf', '$.07', '$.07/cwt', '$.076', '$.09', '$.10-a-minute', '$.105', '$.12', '$.30', '$.30/mbf', '$.50', '$.65', '$.75', '$. It took less than 5 minutes for fire to engulf The Station nightclub, packed with . And a quarter of those people didn't get to go home ever," says survivor Linda Saran, who was severely burned in the fire at The Station nightclub. Scott James: It smelled like spilled beer and stale cigarettes and everything was just a little bit frayed at the edge. The brothers, however, find that hard to believe considering the foam covered the walls, ceiling and even the inward swinging door he cited as a violation. Jim Axelrod: Describe The Station nightclub for me. (Photo by Douglas McFadd/Getty Images) James said Jeffrey Derderian, who is a former TV news reporter . Station Fire Memorial Foundation rejects donation from Great White singer: The lead singer of the band whose fireworks touched off the Station nightclub fire that killed 100 people was forced to search for a new charity to be the recipient of money to be raised at a benefit concert in California. Some bouncers are ill-equipped to handle crowds in a lawful manner. The white padding is soaked red. JACK RUSSELL [news interview]: We never do anything without asking permission first. And 18 years after the fire, the brothers say they want to set the record straight and reveal new information. 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. The biggest question was, why had the fire spread so quickly? Lynch also points out that the exits were a safety issue. As it turns out, the foam they used was highly flammable. Linda Saran: Yes. The two handguns used in the January 21 2023 Monterey Park shooting and a rifle seized from the home of the suspect, 72 y/o Huu Can Tran. And who does drugs, violence, firearm possession . That evening she had a girl's night out with a friend while her young daughter was at a sleepover. "There really weren't that many people around early in the night. The building was demolished in 1997. I went over, put my hands against the glass, and I started kicking at that window and it wouldn't break. But the night of the fire it was up to help cut down the noise. To satisfy noise complaints from neighbors, the brothers had installed foam along the club's walls and ceilings. Linda Saran: I could have missed it all. Now in private practice, Lynch says he looked into a host of people. And the following year he was able to accomplish the impossible and rejoin his swim team. We had a robot custom-built for us by International Robotronics in New York. Station nightclub fire survivor tells burn victims love can happen amid scars, fears: Joe Kinan has had more than 120 surgeries, not the least of which was a hand transplant. Jim Axelrod: When you come to, you're in a hospital room. They were told to take it down. Phil Barr: I couldn't hear alarms. Patrick Lynch: First of all, I think it's pathetic, disgusting and unsettling to think that they're even speaking now The foam that they put up had a direct impact on the survivability of the bulk of the people that were assembled that night. Michael Derderian also spoke via phone to an investigator. Michael Derderian: Correct. Survivor Phil Barr arrived to The Station early the night of the concert. But she refuses to live in the past. PULSATIONS NIGHTCLUB Glen Mills, PA, Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt, 80s Retro, Jon Taffer, Pulsar Robot, Delaware County, Dance Club Apparel. He was worried about his brother Tracy who worked there as a bouncer. Michael Derderian: That is correct. Pulsations was a 15,000-square-foot club. Sadly, Pulsar the robot has not yet been utilized on the show. All Rights Reserved. Jeff Derderian: I don't know. They should have blamed more. Linda Saran: The foam was raining down and the flames are dripping from the ceiling. Biechele and Michael Derderian were sentenced to four years in prison, though each was let out early. True to his words, Barr fought to breathe on his own. The warm-up acts went down well, and, by the time Great White took the stage, shortly after . undisputable. Survivors, families, friends, firefighters, doctors and nurses were left to carry the physical and emotional scars of that night. Hundreds witness groundbreaking for Station fire memorial: Cradling fresh flowers in the frigid cold, several hundred people gathered at the site of The Station nightclub fire on the 10th-anniversary service that included a groundbreaking for a permanent memorial and remembrances for the 100 lives lost. Disco music, then, evolved into rave music. It was completely preventable. Jim Axelrod: Did either of you know anything about running a nightclub? They said a critical piece of evidence was never presented to the grand jury. But I made a choice. Michael Derderian: I don't know about that. This is the main bar where you can get your drinks. But never once do they say, "we screwed up." This page was last edited on 24 February 2023, at 21:26. Great White's tour manager Daniel Biechele also faced the same charges. And he's like he don't know. Share Feedback. In an exclusive interview with "48 Hours" contributor Jim Axelrod, the Derderians said they wanted to set the record straight and reveal new information about that foam and accountability. Linda Saran: The night of the fire I got in for free. So, I would think that the pyrotechnic provision would be in there just like we need to have, you know, 12 M&Ms, I mean, you know, and they need to be brown. RI Hospital specialists, Station fire victims reflect after a decade since deadly blaze: What happened that evening and for the ensuing four weeks was unprecedented in our hospital, said Dr. David T. Harrington. 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.". Scott James: The fire alarm you hear it kick in. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Scott James: I decided I would start asking some questions. . What he calls a fellowship has endured. Originated during a fire show by a male dancer on stage, described as holding sparklers. Twenty years have passed since the fire at the Station Nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island where 100 people died in and . The brothers say they are still haunted by the events of that horrific night. ", Scott James: They had their moments. Should PTSD qualify for injured-on-duty status? Jim Axelrod: If you have a message that you want the people of Rhode Island to hear, there were plenty of ways to get it out long before now. And I stood up. But that night, leading the cameraman around was bouncer Tracy King, a dedicated husband and father of three young boys. The brothers decided that because Jeff had young kids, Michael would go. Jim Axelrod: The brothers say," wait a minute, we ordered sound foam. Jody King: Hopped out of bed, grabbed my clothes, grabbed my keys, hopped in the car and took off. The blaze began when the band Jack Russell's Great White took the stage and their tour manager set off four large fireworks. Jody King: He ran in and came out nine times in 90 seconds. We took shortcuts. I remember getting pushed from behind. But has prevention actually improved? it was happening so fast, fast, fast, fast. Initial reports say that a pyrotechnic flare was released by a Russian soldier whom had just returned from Ukraine. 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. Fire safety work goes on: Advocates gather at Station memorial to mark tax law easing cost of sprinklers. One of the angles Lynch investigated was the Derderian brothers. Judy Tygard is the executive producer. I was asked to work the merch table for the band, so I was getting 40 bucks and two T-shirts. Pulsations, of course, had something of a wild run, beginning with the accidental death of a Media woman due to a falling light fixture on opening night in 1983. Not exactly. The Station fire changed how we view fire safety. Pulsations was THE spot in the Delaware Valley in the '80s, and tonight "The Goldbergs" recreate the legendary nightclub for Barry's bachelor party. Jody King: "Anybody see Tracy?" Like, "get away from the building." As Great White started their first song, their tour manager Daniel Biechele set off four large fireworks called gerbs. The Station Nightclub Fire, Rhode Island, 2003. Berlin. Before being built out into a nightclub, the building that housed Pulsations was formerly home to a family-style steakhouse, as well as an upscale supper club. Visitors come to remember their loved ones at the Station Fire memorial on eve of the 20th anniversary of the tragedy. Station owners silent as fire's 10th anniversary nears: The Derderian brothers, who purchased the West Warwick, R.I., nightclub in 2000 with hopes of making it a thriving business, still draw anger, and resentment from victims, and their families. I couldn't get up. Michael Derderian: We say that they we're sorry for all of it. Patrick Lynch: Did he do his job perfectly? Posts about Pulsations written by jncsdad217. 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. And settled for $1 million. Many involve pyrotechnic failures. Another 230 people were injured in what ranks as the nations fourth-deadliest nightclub fire. On February 20, 2003 at about 11:10 p.m., Jody King got a call that something was going on at The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Twenty years after the nation's 4th worst nightclub fire, Rhode Island is still dealing with the collective trauma, legislative fallout and lasting impacts of The Station nightclub fire. 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. Jim Axelrod: To people who feel that the two of you have never said we own this what do you say? Their story starts three years before the fire. It was THE spot in the Delaware Valley in the '80s, and tonight "The Goldbergs" recreate the legendary nightclub for Barry's bachelor party. Otherwise second-deadliest club fire in history. 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. Pulsations: It was the greatest nightclub in the world and I am honored to be a part of that history. A fire at a nightclub in Cameroon's capital, Yaound, in the early hours of Sunday left at least 16 people dead and eight others seriously injured, according to news agencies . In December 2003, nine months after the fire, Jeff and Michael Derderian were in court, each charged with 200 counts of involuntary manslaughter 100 for criminal negligence, and 100 for misdemeanor manslaughter. He transformed a bank of rooms in his hotel in Valley Forge into "fantasy suites" to entice weekend visitors. On February 20th, at 11:07 p.m. 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.". Help. Linda Saran: When I first went out the window, I landed on the stairs. Jim Axelrod: How do you know he went in nine times? But their plans for the future would suddenly change. / CBS News. When it was announced that the 1980s rock act Great White would be headlining an evening of retro rock music at The Station, fans turned out in force. We ran two operating rooms for almost three weeks, five days a week.. The club was sold. They threatened his family. The attack killed 11 and injured 9. 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 . 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. Phil Barr: I went around the people trying to push to the front door. . Richard Feloni. And it was ugly. I refused to accept that as the outcome. The Station nightclub fire killed 100 people and injured more than 200. A staggering 100 lives were lost. People come here to cry. The Derderians are on a 'white-wash tour' in 2021 about The Station fire, says father who lost son: Over the yearsDave Kanehas had to find a place to storehisoutrage overlosing his18-year-oldson, Nicholas, in The Station nightclub firein 2003. Michael and Jeff Derderian pleaded no contest to 100 counts of misdemeanor manslaughter and agreed to a deal. It takes a massive amount of work to rescue a bar from redesigning the menus, the interior and the logo to picking furnishings and more importantly, changing the attitude of . The state of Rhode Island is small," says author Scott James. Six months after the fire the state had already started passing updated fire safety regulations in the fall out of the fire, Governor Carcieri signed into law the Comprehensive Fire Safety Act of 2003, a major rewrite of the states fire-safety code. Jody King: He was gregarious. into the main barroom. He got a tire iron from his car, smashed the glass, and started pulling people out. It was really everything to me at that time. Scott James: When people arrive, they walk through this entrance and this kinda longish hallway. Today. Two decades after 100 people . 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 . Jeff Derderian: Because in my mind I had nothing to hide. It looked like a ladder of those black jelly bracelets from the 80s hanging in rings around my wrists. "I literally baked alive," says Linda Barr. " And he says you can. [tearing up] "What a great brother you have. Nancy Kramer is the executive story editor. First published on October 23, 2021 / 11:18 PM. Explore. None of the images depict the people . So, I actually got a really good sense of the layout of the venue.". Today Phil Barr is married and a father of two little girls. The Derderians say despite their love for the club the business had peaked, and they were in the process of selling it. Eighteen years later, there is no consensus among survivors when it comes to blame. The Club Cinq-Sept was a nightclub in south-eastern France just outside the small town of Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, Isre On the night of Sunday, November 1, 1970 a fire started at approximately 1:40 AM, apparently by a carelessly discarded match. Michael Derderian: It would have been horrific to have people go through this. He was out there, and he just loved being in the center. An off-duty police officer standing outside had heard her kicking at the window. Jeff Derderian, seated right, says, "You know a day doesn't go by that we don't think about it in some way, shape or form.". Linda Saran: My hospital roommate, he and I took turns driving the respiratory therapist crazy in some ways it's almost like being in war together. The burned remnants of The Station nightclub, after a fire killed 100 people in February 2003. I went and laid down next to Deb and just waited to die. 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? In 2017 a memorial was opened to honor the100 innocent lives that were tragically lost in The Station fire, including Tracy King, who died saving so many others. So, it was not a great decision to use these inside a nightclub that only has 12-foot ceilings. They promoted the event. Jeff Derderian: We tried to get as far as we could. 0:57. "Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer watches a video feed of unimaginable horrors in a bar. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. We make them every day, and we hope it doesnt cost a life.. Jody King: He trusted the club. JACK RUSSELL [news interview]: Rock and Roll is supposed to be fun, not deadly you know. 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. Barr says when he came to, he felt excruciating pain near the base of his spine and burning on his face. Trials were averted through plea bargains and monetary settlements, though neither brother paid a penny of his own money toward the $176 million that went to the victims and their families. The morning after the fire, the lead singer of Great White, Jack Russell, claimed the brothers had given the band permission to set off the fireworks. It was liquid fire. It is the fourth-deadliest nightclub . And then, ever so slowly, he learned to walk again. Jim Axelrod: I want to ask you about Phil Barr. It was the closest to a religious experience that I've seen without it being religious. 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. They want to talk to you." Scott James: And the nightclub operator there was so angry when he saw what had happened in Rhode Island, he went public, and he even made public the contract that he had with Great White that showed there was no evidence of fireworks that were going to be part of the show. On the day he died, Matt kissed his wifes stomach and said: God, I wish shed come today. Now, ten years later the family reflects on the many challenges and losses life has thrown at them. Michael Derderian: But that door became impassable almost within seconds because clearly there's foam that's burning at 800 or 1,500 degrees. 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. But does that mean it's not a crime? The evacuation of the building turned to chaos as patrons surged toward the exits. Hundreds of people ran to the only exit many of them knew the way they came in. The brothers sent a fax to the foam company specifically asking for sound foam. Station Fire Memorial Foundation rejects donation from Great White singer: Out of the ashes of the Station fire, tougher building codes arose. It was a nightclub called Pulsations that opened in 1983. 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? That exit door would soon be engulfed in flames. Watch. Investigators eventually discovered the fax was sent by Barry Warner, a former employee at American Foam the company that had sent the Derderians the packing foam made of flammable polyurethane. And that's when the crowd realizes this is a real danger and we have to get out of here. It requires sprinklers in every nightclub serving more than 150 people. A Brazilian court has sentenced four people to lengthy prison terms over the deaths of 242 club-goers in a fire during a party in 2013. That's all I can keep seeing in my head. Jody King kneels at his brother Tracy's memorial. Eighteen years later, there was no consensus among survivors when it comes to blame. I would forgive them in a heartbeat. Kat Teurfs is the associate producer. "We went out on a Thursday night to listen to music, drink some beers and have a good time. Jeff Derderian: You know a day doesn't go by that we don't think about it in some way, shape or form. Jeff Derderian: this is flammable you can't have this. He lost his fingers and ears as well as the sight in his left eye, along with much of his nose tissue. When just brushing against it an overheard reference, a roadside glimpse can rekindle the searing pain? And that's when it starts to hit you all that you've lost. and I just kind of went down on my face. This 4.84 AC Land is for sale on LoopNet.com. That happened in 2002. A band that was on the platform that night, during its performance, used pyrotechnics that ignited polyurethane foam insulation lining the walls and ceiling of the platform. Super Highly Visible corner location, rare undeveloped find . Marc Goldbaum is the development producer. We couldn't make it. We've received your submission. The ultimate nightclub experience.It even included a party robot!Pulsations was the brainc. Exterior shots of the nightclub also show several gaping holes where authorities used explosives to blast open a wall near the bathroom to save survivors who had been trapped for hours. Jody King: He went on David Letterman twice to do Stupid Human Tricks. The club was located in Delaware County not West Philly until it closed in 1995. And I was paying staff pricing for beer because I knew a guy. For the rest of her life, she will bear the scars from that terrible night 20 years ago. And that's when I noticed the black on my arms. It was a promotion called Thanks for the Mammaries. [tears up, shaking his head]. Salman is expected back in court Wednesday. 81. ", "We are now at 65, and that may be higher ", Jeff Derderian: "Can you come in? Wir freuen uns, Ihnen das brandneue Lego 41027 einfhren zu drfen! Fifth-deadliest fire in post-war Japanese history, Fourth-deadliest club fire in American history, Firefighter killed in fire; initially thought to have been started by a truck, quickly ruled as arson, Worst fire in Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union. On June 12, 2016, Omar Mateen, a 29-year-old man, killed 49 people and wounded 53 more in a mass shooting at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, United States.Orlando Police officers shot and killed him after a three-hour standoff. And they played the arenas. (crying) So I can't expect anybody else to. 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. For nearly four decades, Taffer has been at the forefront of the business management industry, offering his expertise to hundreds of thousands of properties and Fortune 500 companies, creating what industry experts called "the greatest nightclub in the world" -- Pulsations Nightclub, and changing the game of football for its fans forever with . This is a list of notable nightclub fires at indoor and outdoor venues. We're running out of time." And then, ever so slowly, he learned to walk again. 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. 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. He arrived early around 8:30 p.m. Phil Barr: There really weren't that many people around early in the night. Please enter valid email address to continue. Michael Derderian: Jeffrey was responsible for all the marketing activities. Patrick Lynch: Again, any reference in this conversation about what the brothers say, I I take a step back and think I don't really trust it. there are other people who should be responsible. And I fell down the stairs, out that door. The Foam.". The brothers have always maintained that they never gave the band permission to use pyrotechnics. It didn't have a lock on it. Everything went black': For reporters, tragedy, disaster and sorrow come with the territory. 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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 bathroom where victims huddled in terror before they were gunned down and even a cops bullet-pierced helmet, its padding soaked with blood. 20th Anniversary Remembrance of Station Night Club Fire. Saran was one of the more than 200 who were seriously hurt in the fire. After prison, Biechele rebuilding life in Fla.: Former tour manager who lit the pyrotechnics has left music industry behind, his lawyer says. Get Pulsations, Glen Mills, PA, USA setlists - view them, share them, discuss them with other Pulsations, Glen Mills, PA, USA fans for free on setlist.fm! Firefighter and RI state Rep. talks trauma. Officially attributed to a short circuit, Worst club fire and second worst fire disaster in Brazil, third deadliest club fire in history, Greatest number wounded by a man-made accident in Taiwan in 50 years. The Station nightclub owners Michael, left, and Jeffrey Derderian, right, pleaded no contest to 100 counts of misdemeanor manslaughter and agreed to a deal. The fire at the Mountain B nightclub, about 111 miles southeast of the capital Bangkok, started at about 1:00 a.m. local time, Wuttipong Somjai, a superintendent at a local police station, told . It was the greatest nightclub ever built, and it was quite an experience to see this robot come out. Linda Saran was a regular at The Station. Do you understand that anger? Jim Axelrod: Did the contract specify the use of pyrotechnics? 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. 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