China News Service, Lijiang, April 19 (Xu Tao, Zhao Shilu) The forest fire in Longpan Township, Yulong County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province has lasted more than 20 hours. The reporter learned from the Lijiang City Forest Fire Brigade on the morning of the 19th that as of 10:10 that day, there was no open flame on the east line of the fire, and the fire on the north and west lines was basically controlled.
At 13:30 on April 18, a forest fire occurred in the collective forest area of Qiping Group, Xingwen Village, Longpan Township. At 16:10 on the same day, in response to a letter from the Lijiang City Emergency Management Bureau, the Lijiang City Forest Fire Brigade dispatched 210 commanders, 23 vehicles, and various types of rescue equipment to go to the rescue.
The picture shows the fire fighting scene. Photo courtesy of Lijiang Forest Fire Brigade
According to reports, the fire site is located at an altitude of 2100-3100 meters, and the vegetation type is coniferous and broad-leaved mixed forest with Yunnan pine as the main tree species. The terrain of the fire site is complex, with high mountain slopes and steep slopes of about 50-60 degrees.
As of 10:10 on the 19th, after nearly 20 hours of full rescue by the fire rescue forces, there is no open fire on the east line of the fire, the fire on the north and west lines has been basically controlled, and the local fire team is responsible for the cleaning up; 2.8 kilometers, which is a low-intensity downhill fire and surface fire. Because it often occurs in cliffs and gullies, it is difficult to fight. 210 firefighters at the scene are still fighting.
The picture shows the fire fighting scene. Photo courtesy of Lijiang Forest Fire Brigade
In addition to the forest fire brigade, the fire site also has a total of 465 armed police, professional fire brigade, local people and militia. From 7:15 on the 19th, two helicopters were dispatched from Lijiang Station of China Southern Forest Guard Station to carry out bucket operations. (Finish)