21.   An investigation was under way, and no charges have yet been filed, said commission spokeswoman Lisa Li.

22.   By midday, people were still phoning in for the forms, commission spokeswoman Christelle Terreblanche said.

23.   Commission spokeswoman Amelia Torres said she had no information on exactly what the companies were challenging, but predicted the appeals would fail.

24.   Commission spokeswoman Amelia Torres confirmed that a decision was expected Tuesday, but declined to comment further.

25.   Commission spokeswoman Amelia Torres refused to comment on whether the Commission intended to go beyond the usual one-month review.

26.   Commission spokeswoman Thea Emmerling said reports on similar abuses had come from France, Germany and the Netherlands.

27.   Commission spokeswoman Amelia Torres said Monday that no decision had yet been made, but it could come Tuesday.

28.   It contains petroleum distillate, a fuel-burning substance that can cause breathing problems and become fatal if breathed into the lungs, a safety commission spokeswoman said.

29.   Maria Macuacua, commission spokeswoman who made the announcement, said early December had been chosen to avoid the rainy season that starts later in December.

30.   On Thursday, a commission spokeswoman had characterized the blaze as contained but not under control and said it was unlikely to be controlled until it rains.