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No fires reported near Beijing Olympics venues during Games

Beijing fire fighters recorded no blazes within 200 meters of Olympic venues and facilities during the Games -- despite the spectacular fireworks displays at the opening and closing ceremonies. Fire control bureau deputy director Li Jin said on... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Tue, Aug 26 2008

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