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China State Broadcaster Apologizes for Hotel Fire; Netizens React (Images Added)

Authorities have now acknowledged that the devastating fire at the CCTV complex in Beijing, which killed one firefighter and injured several others, was caused by an illegal fireworks display set off by CCTV itself. The broadcaster has issued a statement of apology. From AP:CCTV said it was deeply grieved “for the severe damage the fire caused to the country’s property.” “