India, July 27 -- A fast-moving wildfire in Tuolumne County forced people to leave their homes on Sunday after flames spread near Sonora. The Dove Fire broke out in the Mill Villa area near Highway 108 and Stockton Road, southwest of downtown Sonora, and grew to about 50 acres within a short time.

Firefighters rushed to the scene as dangerous fire conditions pushed the blaze across dry vegetation. Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for several nearby neighborhoods, while road closures were put in place to keep people away from the fire zone.

As of the latest available update, the cause of the fire remains under investigation and crews continue working to stop its spread.

The Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office ordered evacuations for...