CCTV9英语新闻：云南香格里拉独克宗古城发生大火（在线收听）

A fire that ravaged an ancient town in southwest China’s Yunnan Province has been brought under control. This, after more than two thousand firefighters have battled the flames for hours.

The fire in Dukezong town of the resort county of Shangri-La broke out at around half past one on Saturday morning. Dukezong is a thousand-year-old town and one of the most popular tourist attractions in China. Most of the structures here are made of wood, making it easier for the fire to spread and difficult for fire-fighting operations.

A fire that ravaged an ancient town in southwest China’s Yunnan Province has been brought under control.

A fire that ravaged an ancient town in southwest China’s Yunnan Province has been brought under control.