GUIYANG, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- A fire that broke out on Saturday evening in southwest China's Guizhou Province has affected 120 people and damaged 60 houses, local authorities said on Sunday.

The fire started at around 6 p.m. in Wenquan Village, Jianhe County, according to the county government.

Firefighters extinguished the blaze at around 11 p.m. on Saturday. Local residents have been safely evacuated, and no casualties were reported.

Further investigation is under way.