Published Aug 1, 2026 6:42 am : Updated Aug 1, 2026 7:26 am
Dove Fire between Sonora and Jamestown - CAL Fire Image
Update at 7:30 a.m.: The Dove Fire nears completion, with containment at 93 percent this morning, and the acreage holding at 226. There are a total of 200 personnel on the scene with resources including:
Additionally, the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors also voted to declare a local state of emergency to unlock state and federal funds for the Dove Fire during their Tuesday meeting.
Original post at 6:41 a.m.: Sonora, CA—The Dove Fire is nearing containment at 93 percent and remains 226 acres.
CAL FIRE reported yesterday that 14 structures were damaged or destroyed, with the breakdown and a map on mml.com. They report, “The containment line is growing closer to completion, and firefighters are moving closer to completing mop-up as well. Suppression repair is progressing well. Some resources have been released; the remaining firefighters working are from the local area.”
The only evacuation warning is still Southgate Drive, at the TUD gate near the Mother Lode Fairgrounds.
This post was last modified on 08/01/2026 7:26 am
Written by Tracey Petersen.
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