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Death toll rises to three in aftershock in Yunnan
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-08-22 11:27
The tremor destroyed six homes and damaged 4,056 others in the county. Most of the damaged structures were in a dangerous state. It also damaged 17 school buildings, 28 dormitories and some communication facilities. In total, 2,500 people, including police and government officials, participated in the rescue effort. The local government had allocated 100,000 yuan (US$14,609) for disaster relief. The affected area has a population density of 45 people per square km and lies at an average altitude of 2,000 meters.
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