Fire cause of Qipanshan in Shenyang: burning straw by villagers
A fire broke out near Qipanshan in Shenyang, Liaoning, on the afternoon of the 17th, according to Xinhua. At about 15:30, the person in charge at the scene said that the fire had not been controlled and was still being put out.
Beijing Youth Daily learned from the staff of Qipanshan scenic area administration that when there was a fire in Qipanshan scenic area, firefighters had rushed to the scene for rescue at the first time, but the situation was not clear.
According to the investigation of the public security organ, the mountain fire was caused by a local villager burning straw in the cultivated land, and the details are still under investigation.
According to the information released by the China Meteorological Administration, it is windy in Shenyang today. At about 3 pm, the wind force in Shenyang is 5. According to CCTV reports, the mountain fire spread very quickly due to the wind. In order to avoid injuries, the local government has organized emergency evacuation of nearby scenic spots and units.
So far, a total of 16690 people have been safely evacuated from the fire area, and no casualties have been reported. More than 2900 fire rescue forces, more than 3000 public security forces, more than 1500 armed police officers and soldiers, 365 fire engines, 2 rescue helicopters, 6 UAVs and more than 500 rescue vehicles were dispatched to participate in the fire fighting. The meteorological department coordinated the Xinzhou 60 large aircraft to spread catalysts and carry out artificial precipitation enhancement; at the same time, it launched 206 rockets and burned 116 silver iodide flames to carry out artificial precipitation enhancement. The Department of health organized 15 ambulances and more than 50 medical staff to stand by at the scene, and arranged 5 general hospitals to open up green channels to prepare for the reception.
As of 6:00 on April 18, the open fire was basically put out and the fire situation was controllable.