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HOHHOT, July 7 (Xinhua) -- Over 300 firefighters are battling a fire that broke out in a primeval forest in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Sunday.
The fire was reported around 11 a.m. at two spots in Xikouzi forest farm in the northern part of the Greater Khingan Mountains, which is home to the largest primeval forest area in China.
The forest mainly consists of larches and pinus sylvestris. The burned area is yet to be verified.
Firefighters said more fire brigades have arrived in the area but had difficulties accessing the site due to the lush shrubs.
