Dove Fire Near Yosemite Forces Evacuations in Sonora
The Dove Fire, burning southwest of Sonora near Yosemite National Park, has spread to 223 acres as of 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Firefighters, supported by water tankers, a helicopter, and ground crews, are working to contain the blaze. Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for areas bounded by Stockton Road, Highway 108, McKibbon Drive, and Washington Street. Evacuation warnings are also in place for parts of downtown Sonora. An evacuation shelter has been set up at a county government office in Tuolumne, with additional facilities for pets in nearby Jamestown.