Strong winds rekindled the wildfire in a mountainous part of Xichang, Southwest China's Sichuan province, Wednesday night. Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin

Rescue workers walk around the edge of the blaze Monday night. Photo: People.vcg

The wildfire encroaches on the city of Xichang on Monday evening. Photo: People.vcg

According to the Xichang city government on Tuesday, the fire has burned over 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres). Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin

Firefighters aim fire extinguishers at a burning tree Tuesday. Photo: People.vcg

Two children who had been evacuated from their homes sit on their luggage. By Wednesday morning, the local government had evacuated nearly 25,000 residents from their homes. Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin

An elderly resident comforts a child after the evacuation. Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin

The wildfire’s flames rise high into the sky Tuesday. Photo: Courtesy of a local resident

Dense smoke wafts into the city’s downtown. Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin