The last Labour government attempted to release efficiency savings by creating a network of regional fire control rooms.

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The network was under fire for much of the 16 days of the Games by viewers who took to Twitter and Facebook to complain about its tape-delayed coverage of big-ticket events, which NBC has said was necessary to maximize its prime-time audience.

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Residents around the mine were without power, according to CNN affiliate, America Noticias, and the network showed images of a mine building on fire.

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