Over 2,000 responders work to stop grassland fire from Mongolia at Inner Mongolia border
China Daily reports that more than 2,000 firefighters and local responders are trying to keep a grassland fire that started on the Mongolian side on October 9 from crossing into Inner Mongolia.
More than 2,000 firefighters and local responders are working to stop a grassland fire spreading from Mongolia toward the border of China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, China Daily reported on October 12, 2026.
Citing Xinhua News Agency, China Daily said the fire broke out on the Mongolian side of the border near Dong Ujimchin Banner in Xiliin Gol League at around 1 pm on Friday, October 9. Driven by terrain and wind, the blaze advanced toward the border areas of Xiliin Gol League and Hinggan League.
Firefighters battle a grassland fire at night. Photo: China Daily / Inner Mongolia Fire and Rescue Mobile Corps
In response, Inner Mongolia mobilised more than 2,000 personnel from rescue teams and local firefighting forces, setting up segmented control along the border with a focus on armed patrols and standby interception. As of 9 pm on Sunday, October 11, the interception operation was still underway and the fire had not crossed into Chinese territory, the report said.
Firefighters use blowers to beat back the flames. Photo: China Daily / Inner Mongolia Fire and Rescue Mobile Corps
China Daily did not say where in Mongolia the fire started. egov.mn has previously reported on a forest and grassland fire in eastern Mongolia, in the Numrug Strictly Protected Area in Dornod province, but the sources do not confirm whether the two fires are the same.
A firefighter tackles flames in dry grassland. Photo: China Daily / Inner Mongolia Fire and Rescue Mobile Corps
Related: Numrug protected-area fire
Source: China Daily https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202610/12/WS6accd088e4b06d4aa05625b6.html
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