Beijing: The blaze broke out at 1.27am in the ancient Tibetan quarter of Dukezong, which dates back more than 1,000 years and is known for its preserved cobbled streets, ancient structures and Tibetan culture. It is part of the scenic Shangri-La County in Deqen prefecture and had been renovated to lure tourists.
There was no report of casualties, and the cause of the fire was unclear. A provincial news site said it started in a guesthouse.
More than 2,000 emergency personnel and volunteers responded to the blaze and brought it under control around 11am, the Shangri-La county government said. |
