61. The blaze was fully contained by Thursday evening. 62. The Country Fire Authority said thousands of volunteers joined firefighters to contain the blazes, which eased slightly as winds and the temperatures dropped after dark. 63. The fire was spotted on Thursday, but efforts to contain the blaze were frustrated by strong winds which fanned the flames. 64. The Country Fire Authority said thousands of volunteers joined firefighters to contain the blazes, which eased as winds and the temperatures dropped after dark. 65. The flames raged for more than four hours before fire-fighters were able to contain the blaze. 66. The flames raged for more than three hours before fire-fighters appeared to begin containing the blaze. 67. The London Fire Brigade said the blaze was contained but still burning after two hours. 68. The government-owned Radio Hong Kong said firemen managed to contain the blaze several hours later. 69. Firefighters took advantage of cool, humid conditions Sunday to try to contain blazes ahead of high temperatures and higher winds expected Monday. 70. Firefighters had earlier taken advantage of cool, humid conditions Sunday to try to contain blazes ahead of high temperatures and higher winds expected Monday. |