Priest Fire
- 10 Acres
- 1 County: Tuolumne
07/06/2026 2:25 PM
07/06/2026 4:35 PM
Under Investigation
CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit
No team assigned
Old Priest Grade and Highway 120, Big Oak Flat
Status reports
Evacuations in Progress
Evacuation Orders
Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Evacuation Orders issued for the following zones:
- Priest Station
- Priest Coulterville Rd
Evacuation Warnings
Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
Evacuation Warnings in place for the following zones:
- Big Oak Flat
Incident Updates
The quick actions and requests for additional resources has led to the fire holding within the current perimeter. The fire acerage has been updated due to mapping.
The fire is holding on the right flank.
Evacuation Orders are now in place for the Priest Fire.
New incident in Tuolumne County - Priest Fire, is 10 acres. Evacuation Warnings in place.
ALERTCalifornia Camera Feed
Resources Assigned
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159Personnel
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5Helicopters
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14Engines
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3Dozers
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4Water Tenders
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2Crews
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
Damage Assessment
Confirmed Damage to Property, Injuries, and Fatalities.
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1Confirmed Firefighter Injuries
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