Sonora Firefighters Association

07/29/2026

CAL FIRE TCU along with Tuolumne County Fire Department Tuolumne County Sheriff, City of Sonora, Fire Department and Sonora Police Department have confirmed damaged and destroyed structures are within the Dove Fire perimeter. Inspections are taking place and details will be released when finalized.

As repopulation continues, it is important to remember that firefighters, equipment, utility workers, and contractors are working in the area. Use caution when driving in previously closed areas and if you identify safety concerns or hazards, please report them.

07/27/2026

*** DOVE FIRE (Update at 7/27/2026 at 1:00 PM) ***

Deputies will be patrolling the areas under evacuation throughout the day as Fire personnel continue to work the Fire. (this line updated at 9:25 am)

HWY 108 is now FULLY OPEN

Mandatory EVACUATIONS are for the following areas:
- Golden Dove Lane
- Silver Pine Drive
- Stockton Road from HWY 108 to Ponderosa Drive
- Southgate Drive
- Hill Street
- Sonora Ave
- Fair Street
- Gerrymander Ave
- West Sunset Street
- Symons Lane

Evacuation WARNINGS are for the following areas:
- McKibbon Drive
- Martha Lane
- Outlook Drive
- Crooked Lane
- West Lytton Street
- Olive Street
- Maple Street
- High Street
- Bulwer Street
- Toby Street
- June Street
- West Church Lane
- Knowles Hill Drive
- South side of Mono Way from Greenley Road to Washington Street

Road Closures:
- S. Washington Street is open, but the side streets on the west side from Symons Lane to Stockton Road are closed.
- Stockton Road is open to Ponderosa Lane from S. Washington Street
- Southgate Drive is closed

Evacuation Center:
Tuolumne CRC is the evacuation center. For those who are evacuated, you may keep your small animals (dogs, cats).
18241 Bay Ave, Tuolumne, CA 95379

Animal Evacuations:
- Temporary animal evacuation shelter is located at Animal Control
10040 Victoria Way, Jamestown, CA 95327
- Large animal evacuation center is at the Posse Grounds
19130 Rawhide Rd, Jamestown, CA 95327

If you live in the area and do not feel safe, please leave, do not wait to be told to evacuate.

Please avoid the area as emergency responders will be in the area working.

Camera Link:

https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?pos=37.9905_-120.4084_11&id=Axis-SonoraEast

07/27/2026

*** DOVE FIRE (Update at 8/01/2026 at 6:00 PM) ***

Southgate Drive is NO longer under an Evacuation Warning and is now OPEN!

A huge thank you to our community throughout this fire. Your patience and cooperation helped keep everyone safe.

Residents affected by the fire who need assistance can contact the American Red Cross California Gold Country Regiont 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for support and available resources.

*** Dove Fire *** (ORIGINAL POST)

Deputies are responding to a Vegetation Fire in the area of HWY 108 and Stockton Road. It is reported to be about 10 acres in size with a DANGEROUS rate of spread.

Mandatory EVACUATIONS are taking place for the following areas:

- McKibbon Drive
- Golden Dove Lane
- Crooked Lane

If you live in the area and do not feel safe, please leave, do not wait to be told to evacuate.

Please avoid the area as emergency responders will be in the area working.

Camera Link:

https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?pos=37.9905_-120.4084_11&id=Axis-SonoraEast

05/06/2026