Maru Township, Baqen County, Nagqu City, Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China - Oct 24, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Aerial shots of prefabricated houses being set up
2. Various of builders working
3. Prefabricated houses
4. Aerial shots of temporary shelters

Five hundred units of temporary prefabricated housing arrived in Maru township, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, early Saturday morning, with construction crews beginning assembly immediately to resettle residents affected by a strong earthquake.

The 7.0-magnitude quake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City at 22:33 Beijing time (1433 GMT) on Thursday. Maru town is one of the hardest-hit areas near the epicenter.

Local authorities responded quickly to transfer and resettle people from the affected areas.

Assembly Workers began installation immediately after the housing units reached Maru town in the wee hours of Saturday. With cranes and workers coordinating closely, each unit can be assembled in just three to five minutes.

The prefabricated houses are made of fireproof and waterproof materials. A sponge layer inside the walls provides both insulation and fire resistance, helping keep people warm and safe.

Each unit is equipped with electric lighting and pre-installed wiring, so lighting is available as soon as power is connected.