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West Warwick, Rhode Island

West Warwick, RI (CDP, FIPS 78260)

Location: 41.69755 N, 71.51833 W

Population (1990): 29268 (12488 housing units)

Area: 20.5 sq km (land), 0.5 sq km (water)

Zip code(s): 02893

On February 20, 2003, The Station nightclub fire was caused by pyrotechnics used indoors. The fire killed 96 patrons, and the story made national news, partly because the Department of Homeland Security investigated.

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