2024.02.22 13:03 GMT+8

Armed police battle massive mountain fire emergency in SW China

Updated 2024.02.22 13:03 GMT+8
CGTN

Armed police officers braved day and night to tackle a massive mountain fire emergency in southwest China's Guizhou Province. Fueled by strong winds, the fire, which broke out on February 18, spread rapidly, posing a significant threat to the lives and property of local residents.

The local police force dispatched seven vehicles and over 70 personnel, equipped with 257 pieces of rescue equipment, to the disaster site. Over 50 trapped residents were evacuated, and the fire was extinguished on February 19.

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