The Dong Ujimqin Banner in Inner Mongolia saw two large fires occurring, on March 29 and March 30, with the fire department of the Xilin Gol League mobilizing its armed forest forces and around 300 local firefighters, with more than 40 vehicles and fire-fighting equipment to suppress the fire. The one that started on March 29 has been put out, while firefighters are still trying to extinguish the other one.

Firefighters from Xilin Gol League putting out the grasslands fire, on March 29. [Photo/Xinhua]

Firefighters from Xilin Gol League putting out the fire, on March 29. [Photo/Xinhua]