2,350 involved in SW China forest fire rescue

 　　KUNMING, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- Some 2,350 people in southwest China's Yunnan Province are working to put out a forest fire that broke out on Thursday afternoon, local authorities said Friday.

　　The fire erupted around 3 p.m. in the border areas between the towns of Longpan and Lashi in Yulong Naxi Autonomous¹ County, a county government information office official said.

　　No casualties have been reported, but it is not yet clear how much of the forest area has been affected², the official said.

　　Forest police, professional fire-fighting teams, local armed forces and residents are joining the efforts to put out the fire. Helicopters are also involved in the operation, the official said.

　　The fire site is 100 km from the Yulong Snow Mountain, a famous scenic³ spot.

　　The cause of the fire is under investigation⁴.

1 autonomous   

adj.自治的；独立的

参考例句：

• They proudly declared themselves part of a new autonomous province.他们自豪地宣布成为新自治省的一部分。
• This is a matter that comes within the jurisdiction of the autonomous region.这件事是属于自治区权限以内的事务。

2 affected   

adj.不自然的，假装的

参考例句：

• She showed an affected interest in our subject.她假装对我们的课题感到兴趣。
• His manners are affected.他的态度不自然。

3 scenic   

adj.自然景色的，景色优美的

参考例句：

• The scenic beauty of the place entranced the visitors.这里的美丽风光把游客们迷住了。
• The scenic spot is on northwestern outskirts of Beijing.这个风景区位于北京的西北远郊。

4 investigation   

n.调查，调查研究

参考例句：

• In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。
• He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。