Heroes Under Fire - 48 Hours

What this episode covers

On December 3, 1999, a fire ravaged an abandoned warehouse in Worcester, Massachusetts and claimed the lives of six firefighters. 37-year-old Tom Levesque and 19-year-old Julie Barnes, an unhoused couple living in the building, were subsequently charged with manslaughter for starting the blaze. “48 Hours" Correspondents Dan Rather and Bill Lagattuta report. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 5/31/2001. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

Matilda of Canossa: Medieval Italy's Iron Countess

May 12, 2026 ·43m

Battle of the Eras: Medieval vs Early Modern

May 8, 2026 ·55m

Cadaver Synod: Trial of a Dead Pope

May 5, 2026 ·55m

Christine de Pizan: Pioneering French Feminist

May 1, 2026 ·56m

Saving Byzantium

Apr 28, 2026 ·62m

Offa, King of the Mercians

Apr 24, 2026 ·64m

Similar Podcasts

The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene (Full Audiobook) Robert Greene Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this multi-million-copy New York Times bestseller is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control – from the author of The Laws of Human Nature.In the book that People magazine proclaimed “beguiling” and “fascinating,” Robert Greene and Joost Elffers have distilled three thousand years of the history of power into 48 essential laws by drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz and also from the lives of figures ranging from Henry Kissinger to P.T. Barnum.Some laws teach the need for prudence (“Law 1: Never Outshine the Master”), others teach the value of confidence (“Law 28: Enter Action with Boldness”), and many recommend absolute self-preservation (“Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally”). Every law, though, has one thing in common: an interest in t After Hours Archive A variety show will all of your needs: Politics, Sports, Entertainment, Humor, and of course GUESTS! After Hours Gian dan Octa After film, after series, after book, after thought that we discuss at after hours. what if a day has 48 hours mohanranga516 what if a day has 48 hours

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of 48 Hours?

This episode is 39 minutes long.

When was this 48 Hours episode published?

This episode was published on December 4, 2024.

What is this episode about?

On December 3, 1999, a fire ravaged an abandoned warehouse in Worcester, Massachusetts and claimed the lives of six firefighters. 37-year-old Tom Levesque and 19-year-old Julie Barnes, an unhoused couple living in the building, were subsequently...

Can I download this 48 Hours episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.