Beijing to ban fireworks during Olympics
Updated
Safety authorities in the Chinese capital say fireworks will be banned across Beijing during the Olympic Games in August.
A firework ban is already in place inside the Fifth Ring Road, a beltway around 10 kilometres out from the city centre.
The state-run China Daily newspaper says the curbs will now be extended to take in the whole of the capital.
The latest safety measures join a host of others taken ahead of the Olympic Games, as China tries to ensure the event goes smoothly.
The extended firework ban will be imposed from July 1 to October 8.
