A fire that broke out on the evening of February 20 in southwest China's Guizhou Province has affected 120 people and damaged 60 houses, local authorities said on February 21.

The fire started at around 6 p.m. in Wenquan Village, Jianhe County, according to the county government.

Firefighters extinguished the blaze at around 11 p.m. on February 20. Local residents have been safely evacuated, and no casualties were reported.

Further investigation is under way.

(Xinhua News Agency February 21, 2016)