A huge forest fire killed 18 and one guide rescuers in southern China on March 30.<br /><br />The dramatic video, shot in the city of Xichang in Sichuan Province, shows firefighters being forced to flee and lay down to avoid the massive flames.<br /><br />The fire emerged from Daying farm in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture and spread to Lu Mountain due to the powerful winds.<br /><br />21 rescuers and a local guide went missing on their way to gather at Lu Mountain at around 1:30 a.m. on March 31. At around 7:00 a.m., three rescuers were found and sent to hospital for treatment, while 18 rescuers and the guide were found dead already.<br /><br />The video was provided by local fire brigade with permission.
