Tuolumne County Wildfire Forces Evacuations

A wildfire, known as the Dove Fire, is actively burning in Tuolumne County, California, prompting urgent evacuation measures. The fire ignited near Highway 108 and Stockton Road in the Sonora area, southwest of downtown Sonora and near Jamestown. As of Sunday afternoon, the blaze had consumed approximately 10 acres and was spreading with a dangerous rate of spread.

Mandatory evacuations have been issued for residents residing on McKibbon Drive, Golden Dove Lane, and Crooked Lane. The Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office is enforcing these orders. In addition to the official orders, deputies are strongly advising all individuals in the surrounding areas to evacuate without delay if they feel any sense of insecurity, emphasizing that waiting for an order is not necessary for safety.

Emergency responders are on the scene, and the public is being asked to steer clear of the affected vicinity to facilitate the ongoing firefighting efforts. This wildfire poses an immediate threat, necessitating swift action from both authorities and residents to ensure safety and manage the containment of the blaze.