Firefighters spray water on an ancient temple to protect the cultural heritage on a mountain in Xichang county, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Mar. 31, 2020. Fire at a local scenic spot flared again on Tuesday night, posing threat to nearby residential community, school and the temple with a history of over 1000 years. A total of 18 firefighters and one local guide were confirmed dead on Tuesday from a forest fire that spread more than 1,000 hectares of land in Southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Photo: China News Service/ Liu Zhongjun)
The photo taken on March 31, 2020 shows the scene of forest fire in Xichang City of southwest China's Sichuan Province. A total of 18 firefighters and one local guide were confirmed dead on Tuesday from a forest fire that spread more than 1,000 hectares of land in Southwest China's Sichuan Province. The flame started on a local farm at 3:51 pm Monday in the city of Xichang and quickly spread to nearby mountains due to strong winds, the information office of Xichang reported. More than 2,000 people took part in rescue efforts. (Photo: China News Service/ Liu Zhongjun)
The photo taken on March 31, 2020 shows the scene of forest fire in Xichang City of southwest China's Sichuan Province. A total of 18 firefighters and one local guide were confirmed dead on Tuesday from a forest fire that spread more than 1,000 hectares of land in Southwest China's Sichuan Province. The flame started on a local farm at 3:51 pm Monday in the city of Xichang and quickly spread to nearby mountains due to strong winds, the information office of Xichang reported. More than 2,000 people took part in rescue efforts. (Photo: China News Service/ Liu Zhongjun)
Firefighters put on protective masks in Xichang county, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Mar. 31, 2020. Fire at a local scenic spot flared again on Tuesday night, posing threat to nearby residential community, school and the temple with a history of over 1000 years. (Photo: China News Service/ Liu Zhongjun)
