The Deadly Station Nightclub Fire: A Preventable Tragedy

Name Instructor Course Date The Station Night Club Fire that occurred in Rhode Island in 2003 Introduction One can define an accident as an unfortunate incident or an event that happens by chance. One cannot foresee an accident as it happens unexpectedly and unintentionally without apparent or deliberate cause. However, there are instances that an accident occurs as a result of negligence. Nevertheless, whether an accident occurs unintended or out of negligence leads to damages and injuries with deaths in severe cases. The station nightclub fire in Rhode Island in 2003 is an excellent example of an accident; thus, it is essential to analyze the legal issues surrounding this accident to understand its cause and impacts. When the station nightclub fire is mentioned, it is good to note that it is a fire accident that occurred on the 20th of February 2003. It was a night like any other at the station nightclub, and many were set for the night's performance. As Harrington et al. (142) argue no one plans for an accident; it happens unintentionally, leading to damages and injuries. Could this be the case with the station nightclub fire? Great White Band served as the stations' nightclub headlining band on the night of the fire accident. Daniel Biechele, the Great White tour manager set off pyrotechnics which ignited acoustic foam on all sides of drummers’ alcove backstage. Pyrotechnic are cylindrical devices that produce controlled spray of sparks; thus, if exposed in a building, they can lead to severe fire accidents, as the station nightclub fire