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Christchurch prisoner to be disciplined after lighting fire in cell
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Radio New Zealand fire coverage reports: A prisoner at Christchurch Men's Prison will face disciplinary action after igniting a fire in his cell, according to reports from Radio New Zealand. Prison staff acted promptly to remove the inmate once the fire was detected.
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Christchurch prisoner to be disciplined after lighting fire in cell
Radio New Zealand fire coverage reports: A prisoner at Christchurch Men's Prison will face disciplinary action after igniting a fire in his cell, according to reports from Radio New Zealand. Prison staff acted promptly to remove the inmate once the fire was detected.
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