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The Station Nightclub Fire in Rhode Island: Legacy, Safety Reforms, and 2026 Emergency Preparedness

"The Station nightclub fire, which occurred on February 20, 2003, in West Warwick, Rhode Island, stands as one of the deadliest structural fires in modern American history. Claiming 100 lives and injuring over 200 others, the tragedy permanently transformed building safety codes, fire prevention enforcement, and crowd management standards across the United States. As we evaluate life safety systems in 2026, the lessons learned from this disaster remain the cornerstone of modern fire protection engineering, municipal code compliance, and public assembly safety protocols. Chronology of the Disaster: What Happened at The Station The fire began du..."

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