Breaking: Priest Fire reported in Tuolumne County on July 6

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First discovered: 2:25 p.m. July 6

Initial location: Old Priest Grade, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne County, Calif.

Fire unit: Cal Fire Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Priest Fire

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:25 p.m. on Old Priest Grade, Big Oak Flat in Tuolumne County, California.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published July 6, 2026 at 3:14 PM.