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Death Roll May Rise in Brazilian Night Club Fire

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More than 230 people died in a fire that swept through a nightclub in Santa Maria, Brazil. And the death toll could climb higher as more than 100 people are still being treated at local hospitals. Witnesses say a flare or possibly even fireworks lit by band members may have started the blaze. Officials say the exact cause is still under investigation, but the police believe the band is the likely cause of the fire and they are considering manslaughter charges.