Priest Fire Spreads Rapidly Near Groveland | Sacramento News

A wildfire erupted near Groveland, California, Monday afternoon after a vehicle fire on Old Priest Grade sent flames racing through brush—now known as the Priest Fire. By 3 PM, it had grown to 10 acres, prompting urgent evacuation orders for Priest Station Cafe, areas along Priest Coulterville Road, and the Big Oak Flat neighborhood. Traffic chaos ensued as Highway 120 narrowed to one lane and key roads were closed—only for emergency crews or evacuees. Thankfully, no injuries or structures have been reported damaged, though the cause of the initial car fire remains under investigation. A stark reminder: stay alert, stay safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cbcfdaa7b6322b9b