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Wildfire Rages for 2 Days in Remote Chinese Village, 326 Rescuers Mobilized

A wildfire has been burning for nearly two days in a remote village in China's Yunnan Province, prompting a significant emergency response. Local authorities have mobilized 326 personnel from various departments to combat the blaze, which has affected an area of approximately 40 hectares. The challenging, cliff-adjacent terrain is complicating firefighting efforts, though no residential areas are threatened and no casualties have been reported. This incident follows other recent wildfires in Guangdong and Shanxi provinces, highlighting ongoing fire risks in the country.

Key Points: China Wildfire in Yunnan Rages for 2 Days, Rescue Efforts Ongoing

  • Fire in remote Jiasheng Village
  • 326 rescuers mobilized
  • No casualties reported
  • Rugged terrain hampers efforts
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Wildfire rages for nearly 2 days in China's Yunnan

A wildfire in remote Yunnan Province, China, has burned for nearly two days, mobilizing 326 rescuers. No casualties reported despite challenging terrain.

"The site is remote... but the fire is adjacent to steep cliffs and rugged terrain, complicating containment efforts. - Local Authorities"

Beijing, Jan 18

A wildfire has been raging for nearly two days in a village in southwest China's Yunnan Province as of Sunday, with 326 people mobilised for rescue efforts, local authorities said.

The fire broke out at 4:51 p.m. on Friday in Jiasheng Village, under the jurisdiction of Nujiang Prefecture. The local government has organised 326 rescuers, including personnel from forestry, grassland, and firefighting departments, to combat the blaze.

No casualties have been reported so far, reports Xinhua news agency.

As of 10 p.m. Saturday, the fire line spanned approximately 600 meters, with an affected area of about 600 mu (40 hectares).

The government said the site is remote, with no residential areas or critical infrastructure nearby, but added that the fire is adjacent to steep cliffs and rugged terrain, complicating containment efforts.

As of 8 a.m. on Sunday, firefighting operations were still ongoing.

Meanwhile, earlier on January 11, a sudden wildfire broke out in Queshi sub-district of Shantou City, south China's Guangdong Province, local authorities said.

No casualties were reported, as local forest fire prevention forces have been immediately mobilised to combat the flames.

Last year in April, a massive wildfire broke out in Pingyao County, north China's Shanxi Province.

More than 1,000 people have been mobilised to battle the wildfire, local authorities had said.

Eight firefighting aircraft were deployed, and they continuously worked to extinguish the blaze.

Eleven fire trucks and 65 firefighters were dispatched to ensure a water supply to the fire zone and to protect nearby villages.

Strong winds had made the operation particularly challenging. No injuries were reported.

- IANS

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Priya S
No casualties reported is the best news. It's good they mobilized over 300 people quickly. Climate change is making these incidents more frequent everywhere. We need better regional cooperation on disaster management in Asia.
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Rohit P
40 hectares is a significant area. The article mentions similar fires in Guangdong and Shanxi last year. Makes you wonder about their forest management protocols. Still, kudos to the rescue personnel working in that rugged terrain.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows environmental issues, this is worrying. Yunnan is a biodiversity hotspot. Hope the ecological damage is minimal. It's a reminder for all our governments to invest more in aerial firefighting resources like the planes mentioned.
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Vikram M
The firefighters are the real heroes here. Working for nearly two days straight in remote, steep areas is no joke. We should appreciate our own forest guards and firefighters in India who do similar tough jobs, often with less recognition.
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Karthik V
While the response seems robust, the report is quite brief. It would be helpful to know the cause. Was it natural or human-made? Transparency in such disasters helps in learning and prevention. Wishing strength to the teams on the ground.

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