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China bans fireworks in clubs after deadly fire


    BEIJING (Reuters) - China banned on Tuesday fireworks displays in public entertainment venues, just days after 43 young revellers were killed in a fire at an illegal dance hall.

    The fire in Shenzhen, just across the border from Hong Kong, broke out just before midnight last Saturday at the packed King of the Dancers club, sparked by a fireworks display.

    "Any type of fireworks is banned in public entertainment places," State Council's Work Safety Committee said in an announcement, pointing to Saturday's fire as an example.

    The announcement also required local governments to improve the safety of such venues and to shut down those that do not meet the stricter standards.

    (Reporting by Yu Le; Editing by Kirby Chien and Valerie Lee)