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Persistent drought and hot meteorological conditions have led to multiple wildfires across Chongqing Municipality (south-west China).
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According to media reports, more than 1,500 people have been evacuated and over 5,000 personnel have been mobilised for firefighting operations.
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Red warnings for fire danger and high temperatures have been issued on 23 August by meteorological authorities in Chongqing.
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According to the Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS), the fire risk on 23-25 August is expected to be from very high to extreme over Chongqing.
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