Firefighters patrol with fire extinguishing equipment at the border area in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. More than 2,000 personnel were deployed in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to contain a grassland fire spreading from Mongolia, local authorities said on Sunday. (Xinhua)
HOHHOT, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- More than 2,000 personnel were deployed in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to contain a grassland fire spreading from Mongolia, local authorities said on Sunday.
Originating in Mongolia, the blaze has been advancing toward the border with Inner Mongolia.
As of 9 p.m. Sunday, the fire had not crossed into Chinese territory, and containment operations were still underway. ■
Firefighters work to extinguish a grassland fire at the border area in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. More than 2,000 personnel were deployed in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to contain a grassland fire spreading from Mongolia, local authorities said on Sunday. (Xinhua)
An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 11, 2026 shows firefighters extinguishing a grassland fire at the border area in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. More than 2,000 personnel were deployed in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to contain a grassland fire spreading from Mongolia, local authorities said on Sunday. (Xinhua)
Firefighters prepare to use a drone to observe fire conditions at the border area in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2026. More than 2,000 personnel were deployed in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to contain a grassland fire spreading from Mongolia, local authorities said on Sunday. (Xinhua)
