Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Wildfire Rages in China's Yunnan Province
A big fire has been burning in a village in Yunnan Province, China, for almost two days.
Many people, including firefighters and other helpers, are working hard to put it out.
The fire is in a hard-to-reach place with steep cliffs, making it tricky to control.
So far, no one has been hurt.
The fire is about 600 meters long and has affected a big area of land.
The helpers are still working to stop the fire from spreading.
A wildfire has been burning in Jiasheng Village, Yunnan Province, China, for nearly two days.
326 rescuers, including personnel from forestry, grassland, and firefighting departments, are combating the blaze.
The fire line spans approximately 600 meters, affecting about 600 mu (40 hectares) of land.
No casualties have been reported, and the site is remote with no residential areas or critical infrastructure nearby.
The rugged terrain and steep cliffs are complicating containment efforts, and firefighting operations were still ongoing as of Sunday.
- Who
- Local authorities and 326 rescuers from forestry, grassland, and firefighting departments
- What
- A wildfire that has been raging for nearly two days
- When
- Started at 4:51 p.m. on Friday, still ongoing as of Sunday
- Where
- Jiasheng Village, Nujiang Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China
- Why
- The cause of the wildfire is not specified in the articles
- Location
- Jiasheng Village, Nujiang Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China
- Start Time
- 4:51 p.m. on Friday
- Rescuers Mobilized
- 326
- Fire Line Span
- 600 meters
- Affected Area
- 600 mu (40 hectares)
- Casualties Reported
- None
- Terrain
- Steep cliffs and rugged terrain