Militia soldiers control forest fire in Hunan

Smoke billows in the distance as more than 200 trained volunteer soldiers try to extinguish a forest fire at Mazichong Mountain in Shuangfeng county, Hunan province on Aug 5, 2013. The forest fire broke out around 12 am, Aug 4 because of a short- circuit when villagers pumped water to help with the drought. The fire was under control at 11 pm on Aug 5. It is not know if there are any casualties, the investigation is underway.[Photo by Guo Guoquan/Asianewsphotos]