A 111-member elite fire and rescue team arrived in Dingri county, Shigatse, Xizang autonomous region, at around 8 am on Aug 27. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Dispatched by the Ministry of Emergency Management and the National Fire and Rescue Administration, the team brought over 500 sets of equipment for detection, life-saving, demolition, communications, and medical support, along with four search-and-rescue dogs.