Fire in Beijing suburb under control, no report of casualties

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A large fire broke out in Daxing District of Beijing on Tuesday morning local time. No people were injured in the fire, according to local authority.

Earlier when the fire erupted, black smoke was reported seen from the central area of the district.

Fire department received a call at around 11:05 a.m. on Tuesday and dispatched firefighters and 40 fire engines to battle the blaze.

As of 12:24 p.m., the fire has been declared under control.

(CGTN)