As rain continues to sweep across Tuolumne County, recovery efforts in the historic town of Chinese Camp are facing new challenges after a wildfire swept through .

County officials say the first phase of cleanup following the Sept. 2 wildfire is now complete. That phase focused on removing hazardous waste like propane tanks, batteries, and lead-based materials from burned properties.

But with wet weather soaking the burn scar, concerns about runoff and erosion are slowing the next steps.

"You'll see all around the destroyed structures green wattles or bags to help contain any runoff," said Dore Bietz, Assistant Director of Tuolumne County's Office of Emergency Services. "We're hoping with those measures taken, that we will decrease any particular runoff from the debris, the ash

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