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An AFP reporter heard loud cracking sounds, possibly from the burning bamboo, and saw thick plumes of smoke billowing from at least four buildings as flames and ash reached high into the sky.

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But by stretching this story to its absolute limits and removing its darkest components, there is no rousing plume of rage to compel the viewer.

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A plume of smoke billowed from the crash site as emergency vehicles sped towards it.

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More recently, a new state satellite program has detected 17 methane plumes from nine landfills between July and October, potentially leaking the flammable gas into unwanted areas and contributing to climate change.

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Footage online also showed ambulances rushing through the narrow streets of the crowded camp as a huge plume of smoke billowed from the location hit.

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