WEST WARWICK, Rhode Island (CNN) — Ninety-six people died Thursday in a fast-moving fire at a Rhode Island nightclub, Gov. Don Carcieri said Friday afternoon, adding that only a handful of the bodies have been identified.
Devastated, Great White singer Jack Russell tells affiliate WCVB how he reacted as flames consumed the wall behind his band. (February 21)
Capacity: 300
Four working fire exits
Fire sprinklers were not required
Passed annual fire inspection
Source: West Warwick Fire Chief Charles Hall
With 35 people in critical and serious conditions, the governor said it would not surprise him if the death toll were to rise above 100.
Because some bodies are badly burned, Carcieri said, family members might have to wait for DNA testing to learn their loved ones’ fate.
Dorothy Palazzo is searching for her cousin, who attended the music show at The Station concert club in West Warwick.
We’re hoping that he walks in that door