A spokesman for the Beijing fire Brigade says flames spread quickly throughout the building-which was still under construction-because sprinkler systems and fireproofing were not yet in place.

北京消防队的发言人表示，大火延烧整栋大楼的速度很快，因为这栋大楼还在盖，里头的洒水系统和防火设施都还没完成。

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To be responsible for the security, safeguard and fire protection of the Ministry departments, guide the operations of security, safeguard and fire protection of affiliated institution in Beijing.

负责部机关安全保卫和消防工作，对在京部属单位安全保卫、消防工作进行业务指导。

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A recent fire blaze at an unoccupied luxury hotel in Beijing has once again brought the issue to the forefront of public discussion.

最近，北京一所无人居住的奢华旅馆燃放烟花时间又将此问题推向公众讨论的前沿。

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Beijing, naturally, is breathing fire and brimstone over the proposed sale, which is one reason the transaction should take place.

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Beijing Youth Daily says the capital had 83 fire emergencies and 25 firework-related injuries from midnight to 0100, a year-on-year decrease of 44.6% and 28.6% respectively.

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It's a clear sign Beijing is worried about income disparity, and the setting of hard targets could put fire to reforms.

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