Ancient relics ruined by fire in the 21st century

4. Dukezong ancient town in Shangri-la, a resort county in Southwest China's Yunnan province

An ancient town in Shangri-la, a resort county in Southwest China's Yunnan province, caught fire on Jan 11, 2014.

The blaze was under control by 2 pm, without causing injury or death.

According to the local government, a total area of 40,000 square meters, with 335 households, was affected by the fire. 242 houses were destroyed.