Wildfire in China — Green alert

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: China Forest Fire

1. Summary

A medium-scale forest fire occurred in China from April 13 to 16. This fire, classified as green level by GDACS, lasted for 4 days and appears to have been extinguished. The specific location and extent of damage have not been disclosed.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Manufacturing facilities: Potential temporary disruption to factory operations near the fire-affected areas
• Agricultural commodities: Risk of smoke and fire spread to crop cultivation areas or livestock facilities near forest regions
• Timber and forest products: Potential impact on timber supply chains and raw material procurement for paper companies in the fire-affected areas
• Transportation infrastructure: Temporary need for detours on roads or railway transport routes passing through forest areas
• Power supply: Possibility of regional blackouts due to power line damage in forest areas

3. Watch points

• Confirmation of complete fire suppression: Whether follow-up measures to prevent re-ignition are completed and timing of safety zone declaration
• Resumption of regional industrial facility operations: Confirmation of normal operation recovery schedule for manufacturers within the fire impact zone