Dove Fire Triggers Evacuations as Containment Efforts Progress

WHO:

myMotherLode.com - Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office is involved in managing the Dove Fire.

myMotherLode.com - CAL FIRE is actively working on the fire suppression efforts.

myMotherLode.com - CAL FIRE spokesperson Emily Kilgore provided updates on the situation.

WHAT:

myMotherLode.com - The Dove Fire has burned 223 acres.

myMotherLode.com - The fire was reported to have zero percent containment as of the latest updates.

KCRA - The fire has burned 166 acres and is spreading at a dangerous rate.

myMotherLode.com - Two firefighters were injured and taken for evaluation by medical personnel.

myMotherLode.com - Mandatory evacuations are in effect for multiple areas.

WHERE:

myMotherLode.com - The fire is located near Highway 108 and Mill Villa Road in Sonora, Tuolumne County.

myMotherLode.com - Mandatory evacuations are in effect for areas including Golden Dove, Crooked Lane, and Southgate Drive.

KCRA - Evacuation warnings are in place for areas including S Washington Street to Barretta Street and Martha Lane.

myMotherLode.com - The evacuation center is located at 18241 Bay Ave, Tuolumne, CA 95379.

myMotherLode.com - The large animal evacuation center is at the Posse Grounds, 19130 Rawhide Rd, Jamestown, CA 95327.

WHEN:

myMotherLode.com - The fire broke out just before 3 p.m. on Sunday (7/26/26).

myMotherLode.com - The latest update noted that crews gained 1 percent containment overnight, but that number reverted to zero.

WHY:

KCRA - The fire is classified as a vegetation fire, prompting evacuations.

HOW:

myMotherLode.com - Firefighting resources on scene include 22 engines, 3 water tenders, 3 helicopters, 4 dozers, and 5 hand crews, totaling 484 personnel.

myMotherLode.com - Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the state are conducting fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 19:32 UTC)

The Dove Fire, located near Highway 108 and Mill Villa Road in Sonora, Tuolumne County, has burned 223 acres and is currently at zero percent containment, prompting mandatory evacuations in several areas, including Golden Dove and Crooked Lane. CAL FIRE, along with the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office, is actively engaged in fire suppression efforts, with 22 engines, 3 helicopters, and nearly 500 personnel on the scene, while two firefighters have been injured and are receiving medical evaluation. An evacuation center has been established at 18241 Bay Ave in Tuolumne, and a large animal evacuation center is located at the Posse Grounds in Jamestown.