Smoke and flames rise from a mountainside Tuesday in Beibei district in Southwest China’s Chongqing municipality. More than ten wildfires have been reported in this scorched region since Aug. 17. Photo: Ding Gang/Caixin

Chongqing residents observe the mountainside wildfire in Beibei district. Local authorities say no casualties have been reported so far. Photo: Ding Gang/Caixin

Smoke casts a shroud over the mountain in Beibei district on Tuesday. Photo: Ding Gang/Caixin

As of Tuesday, the wildfire had not been put out, according to local authorities. Its cause remains under investigation. Photo: Ding Gang/Caixin

Excavators clear an open space in the forest Tuesday to help stop the fire from spreading. Some 1,600 people have been dispatched to aid in the effort. Photo: Ding Gang/Caixin

Some motorcycle racers help transport firefighters and water up the mountain. Photo: Ding Gang/Caixin

Firefighting equipment sits on the roadside. Photo: Ding Gang/Caixin

People use high-pressure water hoses to fight the fire. Photo: Ding Gang/Caixin

Smoke billows from the mountain in Beibei district, which is located north of Chongqing’s urban center. Photo: Ding Gang/Caixin