6-5 Fire: Evacuation orders, warnings issued in Tuolumne County

Evacuation orders and warnings are in effect for parts of Tuolumne County after a fire sparked Tuesday morning.The so-called 6-5 Fire sparked at 10:34 a.m. along Old Don Pedro Road at Big Cree Court, south of Jamestown, Cal Fire said.As of 2:03 p.m., the fire has burned at least 200 acres, Cal Fire said.Evacuation orders are in effect for Sixbit Gultch Road, evacuation maps by Cal Fire said. When an evacuation order is issued, residents are lawfully required to leave immediately due to threatening conditions.Warnings are also in effect for the communities of Keystone, Chinese Camp, and the area surrounding La Grange Road and Old Don Pedro Road. You are not required to immediately leave under a warning but are recommended to be ready to do so at a moment’s notice in case conditions become dangerous.See the evacuation maps here.This 6-5 Fire is one of many similarly named fires that sparked Tuesday as a series of lightning strikes hit the region, likely being the cause behind many of the fires. The one that has burned the largest amount of acres so far is the 2-2 Fire, which has burned more than a thousand acres so far.Air quality in parts of Northern California is also experiencing unhealthier levels. Check air quality in your area with the interactive map below.This is a developing story. Stay with KCRA 3 as we work to gather more details.| MORE | A 2025 guide for how to prepare for wildfires in California | Northern California wildfire resources by county: Find evacuation info, sign up for alertsCal Fire wildfire incidents: Cal Fire tracks its wildfire incidents here. You can sign up to receive text messages for Cal Fire updates on wildfires happening near your ZIP code here.Wildfires on federal land: Federal wildfire incidents are tracked here.Preparing for power outages: Ready.gov explains how to prepare for a power outage and what to do when returning from one here. Here is how to track and report PG&E power outages.Keeping informed when you’ve lost power and cellphone service: How to find a National Weather Service radio station near you.Be prepared for road closures: Download Caltrans’ QuickMap app or check the latest QuickMap road conditions here.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel