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Dove Fire Scorches 223 Acres, Evacuations Ordered, Highway 108 Reopens

7/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Dove Fire burned 223 acres near Highway 108 and Stockton Road in Tuolumne County on July 27, 2026 after igniting at 2:48 p.m.
The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office ordered mandatory evacuations for several streets and downgraded the Beretta Street evacuation to a warning.
Highway 108 reopened with one-way traffic at 9 p.m.
A temporary animal shelter opened for small pets, while large animals were sent to the Posse Grounds.

History

Historical Context

The November 8 2018 Camp Fire, sparked by a failing PG&E line, killed 85 people, razed 18,804 structures and cost $16.5 billion, marking California’s deadliest blaze and prompting stricter utility rules and a $1 billion forest-management program. Six years later, the July 27 2026 Dove Fire in Tuolumne County forced evacuations and highway closures, illustrating the state’s continuing wildfire escalation.

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Story summary

The Dove Fire burned 223 acres near Highway 108 and Stockton Road in Tuolumne County on July 27, 2026 after igniting at 2:48 p.m.
The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office ordered mandatory evacuations for several streets and downgraded the Beretta Street evacuation to a warning.
Highway 108 reopened with one-way traffic at 9 p.m.
A temporary animal shelter opened for small pets, while large animals were sent to the Posse Grounds.

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