CHINESE CAMP, Calif. – A massive wildfire raging within a historic California Gold Rush community has forced residents to flee their homes and seek safety as flames devour the landscape and structures.

According to the latest information from CAL FIRE , the 6-5 Wildfire in Tuolumne County grew rapidly and remains extremely active with no containment.

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• next Image 1 of 11 Structures are seen burning as the 6-5 Wildfire rages in California on Sept. 2, 2025. (Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services/Facebook)

• prev next Image 2 of 11 An airplane is seen dropping fire retardant on the 6-5 Wildfire in California on Sept. 2, 2025. (Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services/Facebook)

• prev next Image 3 of 11 The 6-5 Wildfire in California is seen raging on S

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