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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

A California Gold Rush town was like going back in time'. Then came a wildfire

Shortly after lightning sparked dozens of wildfires in California's Sierra Nevada foothills this week, author Stephen Provost received news that devastated him. Fire was sweeping through Chinese Camp, a Gold Rush-era town that a group of Chinese miners founded in the 19th century after they were driven out of a nearby settlement. The town's almost 100 residents were forced to evacuate and news reports showed flames consuming historic buildings.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Fast-moving wildfire burns homes in historic California Gold Rush town

A lightning-caused wildfire rapidly expanded near Chinese Camp, burning homes, prompting evacuations, and remaining largely uncontained with no immediate injuries reported.
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