China initiated a Level-IV emergency response for a forest fire in Yajiang, Sichuan Province on March 16, affecting 3,396 people; no casualties reported.

China initiated a Level-IV emergency response after a forest fire broke out in Yajiang, Southwest China's Sichuan Province on March 16. The fire, affecting around 3,396 people, intensified due to sudden increases in wind force. Authorities have deployed 1,259 personnel from national comprehensive fire rescue teams, local professional firefighting teams, and additional support from Yunnan Province. A total of five helicopters have been deployed to combat the fire. No casualties have been reported so far, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

March 16, 2024
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