The Station Fire: Nightclub SafetyHow one tragedy rewrote fire codes for public venues.

From the show

Rules Written in Blood

The 2003 Station nightclub fire was a tragedy that claimed 100 lives in minutes. The horrific event, sparked by pyrotechnics and fueled by flammable soundproofing, revealed critical gaps in fire safety regulations. This incident became the catalyst for a nationwide overhaul of fire codes. The changes mandated sprinkler systems, stricter capacity limits, and safer materials in venues across the country, transforming how we gather in public spaces.