Ancient relics ruined by fire in the 21st century
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Updated: 2019-04-16 15:53
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4. Dukezong ancient town in Shangri-la, a resort county in Southwest China's Yunnan province
An ancient town in Shangri-la, a resort county in Southwest China's Yunnan province, caught fire on Jan 11, 2014.
The blaze was under control by 2 pm, without causing injury or death.
According to the local government, a total area of 40,000 square meters, with 335 households, was affected by the fire. 242 houses were destroyed.
