Looking for Answers in the Ashes.

Authors :: Cannon, Angie
Source :: U.S. News & World Report. 2/16/2004, Vol. 136 Issue 6, p32-38. 7p. 2 Color Photographs, 4 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: Offers a look at a fire at a Rhode Island night club that killed one hundred and injured two hundred more in 2003. Imposition of a new fire code in Rhode Island by Governor Donald Carcieri; Indictments that have been issued; Blame placed on night club owners Jeffrey and Michael Derderian; Reaction of the victims' families; Role of attorney general Patrick Lynch; Proposal of legislation that would make it a crime to cause injury through negligence; Lawsuits that have been filed; Investigation of what is left of the night club; Research being conducted to improve safety.