China's government said on Monday that at least 30 people have died fighting a wildfire high in the mountains of the country's Sichuan province, the Associated Press reported.
The victims included 27 firefighters and three local residents that were recruited to help battle the blaze, which erupted on Saturday, March 30, the AP said.
The blaze is burning at an altitude of 12,500 feet (3,800 meters) in Sichuan's Muli County. A change in wind direction reportedly impacted the fire's behavior, which led to the deaths.
#Breaking: 30 people, including 27 firefighters and three local people, have been confirmed dead while battling forest fire in southwest China's Sichuan Province
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"It looks like the best chance for rain this week will be on Wednesday, though it may just be scattered showers and thunderstorms," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Adam Douty, who added that March was drier than normal across the region.
"Many areas nearby have seen less than 50% of normal rainfall so far this year," he said.
China has been dealing with numerous wildfires throughout the country, including around the outskirts of Beijing, the AP reported.
According to China's Global Television Network, over 15,000 are battling a forest fire in the country's Shanxi Province. More than 4,600 residents have been evacuated to safety in the region.
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