How many people died in the 2019 Sichuan wildfire?

Published estimates put the death toll of the 2019 Sichuan wildfire (30 March 2019) at 31.

When did the 2019 Sichuan wildfire happen?

It occurred on 30 March 2019 in China.

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2019 Sichuan wildfire

30 March 2019 China · Asia 31 deaths

2019 Sichuan wildfire occurred on 30 March 2019 in China. Recorded deaths: 31.

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