Beijing, Jan. 12 (ANI): A major fire that broke out in Shangri-la, a resort county in southwest China's Yunnan Province, has been completely put out.
The local government said that the fire affected a total area of 40,000 square meters, with 335 households. Some 242 houses were destroyed.
According to China Daily, the economic loss from the fire that gutted a number of homes is huge.
The fire broke out at 1:37 a.m. at the Ruyi Inn in the Dukezong Ancient Town, where most houses are made of wood, a factor that added difficulties to fire fighting, the report said.
Investigators have ruled out the possibility of arson, and further investigation is under way.
Around 2,000 people, including local fire fighters, soldiers, police and residents, carried out rescue operations.
Over 2,600 people were evacuated from three neighborhoods of the town. No casualties have been reported.
According to the report, apart from the houses, shops and infrastructure facilities, the fire also burned some cultural relics, precious Tibetan thangka and other Tibetan art pieces.
The Department of Finance of Yunnan Province has allocated a relief fund of 5 million yuan, the report added. (ANI)
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