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Outdoor flare responsible for Brazil night-club fire

The lead police investigator into the Brazil night-club fire has said the flare that set the ceiling alight was designed for outdoor use only.

Outdoor flare responsible for Brazil night-club fire

Tue, 29 Jan, 2013 - 20:53

The lead police investigator into the Brazil night-club fire has said the flare that set the ceiling alight was designed for outdoor use only.

At least 230 people were killed in the blaze.

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