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Forest fire breaks out in North China
Updated: 2011-04-13 11:12
(Xinhua)
A rescuer extinguishes a forest fire in Funing County in North China's Hebei Province on April 13, 2011. The fire broke out at noon Tuesday covering over 2,000 mu (133.33 hectares).[Photo/Xinhua] |
The fire broke out at the border area of Qinhuangdao City's Funing County and Qinglong County, said a spokesman with Funing County government.
As of 5:00 am Wednesday, more than 7,550 police, soldiers, officials and fire fighters were striving to extinguish the fire. Three helicopters were also mobilized to join the effort.
Relocation of nearby villagers is underway.
Firefighters are seen on their way to extinguish a forest fire in Funing County in North China's Hebei Province on April 13, 2011. [Photo/Xinhua] |
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