Scores injured in W. Warwick club fire
02/21/2003
WEST WARWICK -- Fire broke out in a crowded nightclub here late last night and dozens of patrons were reported seriously burned or injured.
The fire occurred at The Station at 211 Cowesett Ave. at about 11 p.m. The West Warwick Fire Department requested dozens of rescue squads from neighboring cities and towns, as well as private ambulances to take the injured to area hospitals. Buses were also being sought to take lesser injured people to the hospital.
Casualties were being taken to Rhode Island Hospital and Kent County Memorial Hospital. The extent of injuries was not immediately available last night.
Rescue workers set up a triage area across Cowesett Avenue at the Cowesett Inn restaurant, where the injured patrons were taken for initial treatment and evaluation.
The building was fully engulfed in flames as the injured were being helped from the scene.
A rock concert was advertised in yesterday's Journal at the nightclub. A band called Great White, featuring Jack Russell and Fathead were the advertised acts.
