The Dove fire, burning in Tuolumne County, has spread to over 223 acres and prompted mandatory evacuation orders for residents in Sonora, a town near Yosemite National Park.Firefighters are using water tankers, a helicopter, and 22 fire engines to contain the blaze, which has not yet damaged any structures.

Evacuation warnings were issued for areas bounded by Stockton Road, Highway 108, McKibbon Drive, and Washington Street, with shelters opening at a county government office and pet-friendly locations in Jamestown.The fire's spread slowed temporarily but resumed expansion.Researchers warn that rising global temperatures due to climate change will lead to more frequent and intense wildfires, with U.S.land burned annually now exceeding twice the 1990s average.Authorities have not yet identified the fire's cause, emphasizing the need for continued monitoring and resource allocation.