Forest fire put out in NE China
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A firefighting helicopter in action in Qipan Mountain in Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning Province, on April 18. (Photos: Xinhua)
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A forest fire that broke out at about 1:50 pm on April 17 and spread fast due to strong winds was put out on April 18.
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Fire fighters water the forest on April 18. No casualties have been reported so far.
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A bird's-eye view photo taken on April 18 shows aftermath of the fire.
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A bird's-eye view photo taken on April 17 shows the fire spreading.
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Fire fighters put out the fire on April 17. More than 16,000 residents were evacuated.
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About 7,400 people, including 2,900 firefighters, fought the fire and helped evacuate villagers. More than 200 rainmaking rockets were fired to quench the fire.
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The sky darkens as the fire advances on April 17.
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A villager suspected of starting the fire after using fire for spring plowing has been detained, according the city's public security bureau. (Compiled by Huang Jingjing)