Guizhou province wildfire kills two firefighters

Two firefighters have been killed while fighting a wildfire in Longyin town in Guizhou province, China Central Television reported on Wednesday, citing local authorities.

The fire has been brought under control, with rescue efforts still engaged in combating the blaze.

The incident originated on Monday in Huashui village, Shuicheng county, Liupanshui city, before spreading to the neighboring Hongqi community in Longyin town, Pu'an county. The alleged perpetrator behind the wildfire has been apprehended by the police.