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Got it Edition CA NY Open Metro navigation US News US News Metro Long Island Politics World News US News Metro Long Island Politics World News Search Search Metro Haunting video of ‘the man in the straw hat’ as Dove Fire threatens ‘the gateway to Yosemite’ By Ross O'Keefe Published July 28, 2026, 3:22 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Haunting footage has been uncovered of a “man wearing a straw hat” walking away from the devastating Dove Fire that has threatened a town known as the “gateway to Yosemite.” The suspect, who has since been identified as 30-year-old Jacob William Hoskins, is seen walking by passing vehicles with the blaze behind him shortly after it started. It turns out that Hoskins, a “local transient,” allegedly started the fire, according to officials. 5 It turns out that Hoskins, a “local transient,” allegedly started the fire, according to officials. Facebook/@shilo.reeger 5 Cal Fire law enforcement, the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office, and the Sonora Police Department arrested Hoskins at Rotary Park wearing the same straw hat in the video. Facebook/@shilo.reeger https://www.facebook.com/reel/3193841361006298 Cal Fire law enforcement, the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office, and the Sonora Police Department arrested Hoskins at Rotary Park wearing the same straw hat in the video. Officials recognized him based on the “social media imagery” and prior contacts with law enforcement. He’s been charged with the felony crime of recklessly causing a fire. They credited the public with the information leading to Hoskins’ arrest. “The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank our community. The vigilance of community members who promptly reported suspicious activity and captured photos and videos of Hoskins proved invaluable to the investigation and ultimately contributed to his identification and arrest,” they wrote in a statement. 5 The Dove Fire has slowed substantially since its quick start on Sunday. Firefighters currently have the fire 25% contained, and it has spread about 225 acres. REUTERS 5 If convicted, Hoskins could face up to three years in prison. jerry 5 If convicted, Hoskins could face up to three years in prison. Facebook/@shilo.reeger The Dove Fire has slowed substantially since its quick start on Sunday. Firefighters currently have the fire 25% contained, and it has spread about 225 acres. In the last update, Cal Fire officials said they made some evacuation changes and advised residents that the evacuation shelter is still available. 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The Dove Fire was reported right before 3 p.m. in the hills southwest of downtown Sonora, a popular gateway city to Yosemite National Park . It grew to 223 acres by 7:30 p.m. according to Cal Fire . Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters California Post News : Facebook , Instagram , TikTok , X , YouTube , WhatsApp , LinkedIn California Post Sports Facebook , Instagram , TikTok , YouTube , X California Post Opinion California Post Newsletters : Sign up here! California Post App : Download here! Home delivery : Sign up here! Page Six Hollywood : Sign up here! Filed under california wildfires yosemite 7/28/26 Read Next LA building overrun with apex predators as neighbors fear ... 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Facebook/@shilo.reeger Cal Fire law enforcement, the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office, and the Sonora Police Department arrested Hoskins at Rotary Park wearing the same straw hat in the video. Facebook/@shilo.reeger The Dove Fire has slowed substantially since its quick start on Sunday. Firefighters currently have the fire 25% contained, and it has spread about 225 acres. REUTERS If convicted, Hoskins could face up to three years in prison. jerry If convicted, Hoskins could face up to three years in prison. 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