A fire known as the Maria Fire has sprung up in Calaveras County off Jesus Maria Road Monday afternoon.
CAL FIRE says the blaze is burning at a moderate speed, according to CAL FIRE.
Crews has been working to keep the fire small and contained, but the fire has grown to about 40 acres.
Medics have responded to a civilian burn injury in the area, and an evacuation center is being set up at Moke Hill Elementary school.
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