Wildfires in Southwest China's Yunnan and Sichuan Provinces... 3 Firefighters Dead

Three firefighters died while fighting a wildfire that broke out on the 16th in Yunnan Province, southwestern China.

According to a report by the state-run China Central Television (CCTV) on the 17th, a wildfire occurred around 6:10 PM (local time) the previous day in the forest of Douge Village, Linxiang District, Linchang City, Yunnan Province, burning approximately 5.33 hectares (53,300 square meters), and was completely extinguished around 11:05 PM.

Local authorities deployed 110 personnel to control the fire, but CCTV reported that three firefighters lost their lives.

Sichuan Province Wildfire [Image Source=China Fire and Rescue Department·Yonhap News]

In Baizi Village, Garajin, Yajiang County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province in the southwest, a wildfire that started around 5 PM on the 15th is still ongoing.

According to media such as China News Network, local authorities evacuated all residents of Baizi Village after the wildfire broke out, and no casualties have been reported so far.

However, due to strong winds, the fire area has expanded to three locations, causing delays in firefighting efforts.

Wildfire in Baizicun, Garajin, Yajiang County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, Southwest China on the 16th
[Image source= Xinhua News Agency·Yonhap News]

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