4-day mountain fire in Shanxi Province extinguished with 2,200+ firefighters, 63 excavators, 88 water tankers, and cloud seeding operations.
A mountain fire in Shanxi Province, north China, was extinguished after four days of firefighting efforts, involving 2,200+ firefighters, 63 excavators, and 88 water tankers. Steep slopes, high temperatures, and windy weather initially posed challenges, leading to cloud seeding operations for rainfall. The fire, believed to be lightning-caused, occurred in Anze County, known for dense woodland coverage and forest fire susceptibility.
June 16, 2024
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