Nightly News   |  January 29, 2013

Brazil death toll climbs to 234

Investigators say the pyrotechnics that started the devastating fire at Brazil nightclub were meant for outdoor use only. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.

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>>> in brazil tonight, the death toll in that awful, sad nightclub fire has risen to 234, with a lot of survivors are still hospitalized, some critical. investigators say the pyrotechnics show used during the band's performance that started the fire was meant for outdoor use on the fire extinguishers were not up to bar. the doors were blocked first by bouncers thinking people hospital pay for their drinks.