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Evacuations underway as firefighters battle fire in Tuolumne County
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Victoria Meza , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The fire, which has burned over 100 acres, started near Highway 108 and Stockton Road.
A vegetation fire is burning in Tuolumne County, prompting mandatory evacuations in certain areas. The fire, which has burned over 100 acres, started near Highway 108 and Stockton Road. The Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office has announced evacuations for several roads and areas, including McKibbon Drive and Southgate Road.
Further details on the evacuation zones are available from the sheriff's office. The fire's spread was initially reported to be at a dangerous rate, but authorities later said it was spreading at a moderate rate. For the most up-to-date information, readers can refer to the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office or other local sources.
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Category: safety Published: July 26, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A vegetation fire is burning in Tuolumne County, prompting mandatory evacuations in certain areas. The fire, which has burned over 100 acres, started near Highway 108 and Stockton Road. The Tuolumne…
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