Fire hits SW China ancient village (1/6)

A fire in an ancient ethnic village in southwest China's Guizhou Province has destroyed more than 100 houses. The fire broke out at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday in Baojing Dong Village of Zhenyuan County. Baojing Dong Village, built 300 years ago, is the biggest Dong village in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture of Guizhou. It was one of China's most well-preserved such settlements, known for its ancient Dong-style dwellings. It holds 470 households and nearly 2,000 inhabitants. No casualties have been reported and the cause of the fire is being investigated. (Xinhua/Li Lin)