"The criminals took advantage of the time when people were setting off fireworks to disguise the sound of their guns, " a police statement said.

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On Saturday night, the government counted a total of 839 fires caused by revellers setting off fireworks and firecrackers across the country on Lunar New Year's Eve.

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But his legacy in England will be his long list of hard-to-explain stunts, from setting off fireworks in his bathroom to his unscheduled appearances in Manchester-area schools.

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Beijing has launched a firework safety index during the upcoming Chinese New Year holidays that advises against setting off fireworks and firecrackers in poor weather conditions, China Daily reports.

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Meanwhile, his 21-year-old star teammate, striker Mario Balotelli, carelessly collects yellow cards on the pitch all while drawing headlines for setting off fireworks in his country mansion and crashing his Audi A8.

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Authorities nationwide are again urging the public to refrain from setting off more fireworks tonight, the newspaper adds.

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Trading standards officials said it regards teenagers as the main cause of concern, often breaking the law by setting fireworks off in public places.

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