A break if that wall of flames does come this way. Most of this historic gold rush town of more than 2,000 is empty following an evacuation order. Firefighters now filling up the streets where tourists normally stand. The few families that remain are ready to leave in a moments notice. Bunch of pictures and all that in there and a little bit of clothes to keep it from breaking in there. Important paperwork. Reporter darren hale has lived here most his life. Even with a massive fire bearing down on mariposa, he wants to see it through. I probably wont go. Might send the wife and cats off but i wont go. Reporter this fire isnt going anywhere either, now threatening to burn down one of californias original hometowns. As we mentioned, more than 5,000 people have been forced from their homes. Hundreds of evacuated homeowners are in red cross shelters in the nearby city of oakhurst. One woman said she obeyed the order to evacuate but said her son stayed behind, hoping to protect their homes.
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