The fire, which has been dubbed the 6-5 Fire, broke out near Don Pedro Overlook Trail and Old Pedro Road in Tuolumne County on Tuesday. The fire quickly grew in size and forced the evacuation of the entire town of Chinese Camp and surrounding areas.
"The 6-5 Fire in Tuolumne County has grown rapidly today and remains active with no containment," said a statement from Cal Fire. "Mandatory evacuation orders are in place with widespread warnings extending further. Incident Command has requested significant resources, including engines, dozers, crews, and aircraft, as the fire burns at a dangerous rate of spread and threatens multiple structures."
"A lot of what we're seeing here has been reduced to ash," Stefanian said.
Established by a group of miners from China in the 1850s, Chinese Camp eventually grew into a bustling town during the Gold Rush, with a population that reached 5,000 people at one point. The town, which now has a population of about 90 people, is listed as a California Historical Landmark.
After the fires broke out, Gov. Gavin Newsom's office announced that the state has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA.
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