Historic California gold mining town scorched in quick-moving wildfire
Summary
A fast-moving wildfire in Tuolumne County, California, burned homes in a historic Gold Rush town named Chinese Camp. The fire, part of the TCU September Lighting Complex, has spread to cover 10 square miles, prompting evacuations but resulting in no injuries or deaths.Key Facts
- The wildfire burned homes in Chinese Camp, a town established during the Gold Rush.
- The fire has grown to 10 square miles in size.
- Evacuations took place for Chinese Camp Town and nearby highways.
- The fire is part of the TCU September Lightning Complex series of fires.
- At least five homes burned in the rural town.
- The fire started due to lightning strikes.
- Firefighters requested more resources to combat the blaze.
- Chinese Camp was named for the Chinese miners who settled there after being driven out from another area during the Gold Rush.
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