🔥 A wildfire has been burning in Bingzhongluo Village, Yunnan Province, since 4:51 pm on Friday, and as of 8 am this Sunday (Jan 18), it remains uncontained.
Local authorities have mobilized 326 rescuers—teams from forestry, grassland, and firefighting departments—to battle the blaze. So far, there are no reported casualties. 🙏
By 10 pm on Saturday, the fire line stretched about 600 meters, affecting roughly 600 mu (about 40 hectares) of rugged land—imagine around 50 soccer fields! The site is remote, with no homes or critical infrastructure nearby, but the adjacent steep cliffs and rocky terrain are making containment a real challenge.
Rescuers are focusing on containment efforts in this tough terrain, working around the clock to stop the flames from spreading into protected areas. 💪🌳
We'll keep you posted as updates arrive. Sending strength to everyone on the ground! Stay safe, fam. ✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
