Yunlin fire burns 5 hectares in 26 hoursStaff writer, with CNAA forest fire that yesterday broke out in Yunlin County's Gukeng Township (古坑) and had destroyed an estimated 5 hectares of woodland after having burned for more than 26 hours was today gradually being brought under control, officials said. Smoke rises from a fire in Yunlin County yesterday. Photo courtesy of the Yunlin County Fire DepartmentThe fire was about a 10-minute walk from the hotel, within a tract of primary forest, hotel staff said. The blaze was briefly brought under control yesterday afternoon, and an application was made to the National Fire Agency for helicopter support, the fire department said. The fire has gradually come under control, officials said.
