<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0qJPlg_1Gxf3TI700" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0qJPlg_1Gxf3TI700" width="1345" height="897" ><figcaption>CAL Fire-Tuolumne County Fire Department logo</figcaption></figure>Update at 2:35 p.m.: CAL FIRE reports that crews have stopped the forward spread of a vegetation fire that was heading toward Jamestown Elementary and other structures. The flames ignited in the 18200 block of 5th Avenue near 7th Street around 1:30 p.m. in grass. CAL FIRE reports that crews were able to stop the flames’ progress at a quarter-acre size before reaching any structures. Crews will work towards full containment and then mop up. What sparked the blaze is under investigation.Original post at 1:44 p.m.: Jamestown, CA—Air and ground resources are heading to a reported vegetation fire that ignited behind Jamestown Elementary School in Jamestown, Tuolumne County.The flames ignited in the 18200 block of 5th Avenue near 7th Street. CAL FIRE reported that the flames were heading toward some structures, including the school. However, ground crews have reached the scene and are working to extinguish the flames. There is no information on the size of the fire or its rate of spread. We’ll have an update as soon as new details come into the news center.This post was last modified on 11/10/2026 2:36 pm Written by Tracey Petersen.Sign up for our Breaking News Alerts and the myMotherLode.com Daily Newsletters by clicking here. Report breaking news, traffic or weather to our News Hotline (209) 532-6397. Send Mother Lode News Story photos to news@csbroadcasting.com.Our Fire Information Section is under the “Community” section here, or keyword: fire,To decode Fire Talk view the CAL FIRE graphic here. Local Burn Day information is here. If you see breaking news send us a photo at news@clarkebroadcasting.com.</div></body>

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Update at 2:35 p.m.: CAL FIRE reports that crews have stopped the forward spread of a vegetation fire that was heading toward Jamestown Elementary and other structures. The flames ignited in the 18200 block of 5th Avenue near 7th Street around 1:30 p.m. in grass. CAL FIRE reports that crews were able to stop the flames’ progress at a quarter-acre size before reaching any structures. Crews will work towards full containment and then mop up. What sparked the blaze is under investigation.

Update: Fire Behind Jamestown Elementary School

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Update at 2:35 p.m.: CAL FIRE reports that crews have stopped the forward spread of a vegetation fire that was heading toward Jamestown Elementary and othe

Update: Fire Behind Jamestown Elementary School

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