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Forest fire put out in SW China

Xinhua | Updated: 2020-03-30 14:16
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Firefighters put out flames in Yunnan province. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

KUNMING -- A forest fire was put out in Southwest China's Yunnan province Monday, local government said.

The open flames have all been put out as of 11:05 am on Monday, the county government of Yulong under Lijiang city said.

The fire broke out at noon on Sunday in the county, spreading over 40 hectares.

A total of 579 people were sent to put out the fire. Three helicopters were also mobilized.

No causalities were reported. Further investigation is underway.

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