A forest fire happening at Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Wednesday afternoon, has been brought under control, sources from the fire-quenching headquarters said on Saturday.

The fire, which broke out at Cimeige of Yulong County, around 6p.m. on Wednesday, has not posed a threat to or influence on the famous snow-clad Yulong Mountain scenery some 20 km away.

Affected forest area extends 133 ha, with primarily regrown forests and some primitive forests being destroyed, said an official from the fire fighting headquarters.

More than 2,000 personnel, including those from the military and the armed police, plus one helicopter and about 100 tanker trucks have been sent to quench the fire.

Cause of the fire was unknown by press time.