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Clear Channel, Fire Victims OK $22M Deal

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The owner of a radio station that promoted a rock concert where pyrotechnics ignited a deadly blaze reached a tentative $22 million settlement with survivors and victims' relatives, according to court papers filed Wednesday.

The deal with Clear Channel Broadcasting is the latest in a series of settlements stemming from the Feb. 20, 2003, fire at The Station nightclub in West Warwick that killed 100 people and injured more than twice that many.

The fire began when pyrotechnics used by the rock band Great White ignited flammable foam used as soundproofing on the club's walls and ceiling.

Victims' lawyers sued Clear Channel, saying the rock radio station WHJY-FM promoted the show by running on-air advertisements, distributing free tickets to the show and having a disc jockey serve as master of ceremonies and introduce the band.

well there you go advertisements, free tickets and a DJ = $22 million