Priest Fire
- 100% Contained
- 10 Acres
- 1 County: Tuolumne
07/06/2026 2:25 PM
07/07/2026 9:50 PM
07/07/2026 9:50 PM
Under Investigation
CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit
No team assigned
Old Priest Grade and Highway 120, Big Oak Flat
Status reports
Incident Updates
Full containment was achieved during today's shift.
Line construction and reinforcement overnight significantly increased containment of the fire. Firefighters will remain at scene today working towards full containment.
*Images are from yesterday's firefighting efforts and are provided by TCFD- R. Anzar.*
All evacuation warnings have been lifted.
Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of the fire. Crews are making good progress on both flanks. Evacuation Orders have been reduced to Warnings.
The quick actions and requests for additional resources has led to the fire holding within the current perimeter. The fire acreage 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.
Damage Assessment
Confirmed Damage to Property, Injuries, and Fatalities.
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3Confirmed Firefighter Injuries
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