According to local authorities, the Huludao Fire and Rescue Detachment quickly mobilized to the disaster site.

According to the source, so far more than 50 firefighters are on the front line of rescue operations, while reinforcements are expected to arrive from other parts of the city.

Due to the heavy rains, communications in Jianchang County were interrupted with the only possibility of contact through satellite phones.

The road to the affected area was closed, further hampering rescue efforts.

The provincial government deployed Flood Control, Emergency Response, Fire Protection, Power and Communications teams to support relief operations and ensure the safety of trapped people.

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