Forest fire in SW China put out; suspect under control
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A forest fire in Southwest China’s Yunnan Province has been put out as of 7 am on Sunday, according to the local fire administration’s official social media account, the Beijing News reported.

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(Photos:  local fire administration's Weibo account)

A forest in Yaoan county caught fire at around 10 pm Thursday. The forest is now undergoing cleanup under the supervision of officials.

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Local police said Sunday that a villager threw a cigarette butt while herding cattle, starting the fire. The suspect was being detained, according to police.

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(Compiled by Zhan Huilan)