Wildfire Destroys Homes in Historic California Town, Evacuations Continue
Wildfire Destroys Homes in Historic California Town, Evacuations Continue
A fast-moving wildfire, ignited by lightning, scorched thousands of acres and destroyed multiple homes yesterday in Chinese Camp Town, a historic Gold Rush community in Tuolumne County, California. The blaze, identified as the 6-5 Fire, rapidly expanded to 6.25 square miles, prompting immediate evacuations and highway closures.
CalFire, the state’s chief fire agency, reported that at least five homes were engulfed in flames in the rural town, which holds significant historical value, having been settled around 1850 by Chinese miners. Firefighters battled the uncontained blaze through yesterday night, with no immediate reports of injuries or fatalities. An RV was notably damaged on one property as residents made desperate, initial attempts to save their homes before professional crews arrived.
Emergency resources, including additional fire engines, bulldozers, and aircraft, have been urgently requested to combat the ongoing wildfire. The 6-5 Fire is one of more than a dozen blazes that erupted across California yesterday, underscoring the severe wildfire threat currently facing the state.
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