Forest Fire Breaks Out in Southwest China

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A fire broke out near the popular Yulong Snow Mountain in Yunnan Province on Thursday morning. And local authorities are still struggling to put out the flames.

The fire began at the foot of the Dongshan Mountain in Lijiang City during the morning hours.

By late afternoon, the fire destroyed over 100 acres of mountain forests and authorities blocked off some roads.

The fire has been brought under control on the northern, southern and western fronts, but is still spreading northeastward.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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