Sacramento, CA…Governor Newsom has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help suppress the Gann Fire in Calaveras County. File Photo Moving swiftly to support local and state response efforts to the Gann Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance […]
Angels Camp, CA…They are getting the upper hand on the Gann. Just a hunch but possibly later today you may start to see some mandatory evacuations dropped to warnings. Weather is another battle they are fighting as humidity recovery at night over the fire has been next to nothing and any ignition has a chance […]
Angels Camp, CA…At Frogtown, Gann Incident – Operations Briefing – 08-06-26.
San Andreas, CA…CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers arrested Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, of Valley Springs, on Monday, August 3, 2026, following an origin and cause investigation into the Gann Fire in Calaveras County. The investigation determined that Smith was responsible for recklessly causing the Gann Fire, which ignited on August 3, 2026, in a rural […]
San Andreas, CA…CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers arrested Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, of Valley Springs, on Monday, August 3, 2026, following an origin and cause investigation into the Gann Fire in Calaveras County. The investigation determined that Smith was responsible for recklessly causing the Gann Fire, which ignited on August 3, 2026, in a rural […]
San Andreas, CA…(Acerage Updated) The Gann Fire is now 9,363.4 acres. The good news is we are starting to see containment numbers. They tend to be conservative on these so if they are saying 10% there is a good chance they have a handle on much more of the Gann’s perimeter than this. The cavalry […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Blocking Traffic Near Tulloch Dam Rd / Sr108. Incident: 0423 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Tulloch Dam Rd / Sr108 Loc Desc: 3-4 MILES JNO Lat/Lon: 37.839200 -120.626055 Detail Information 6:36 PM 4 [7] [Rotation Request Comment] ***1039 AFFORDABLE TOW SONORA 209-984-2414*** 6:36 PM 3 [6] B61-001 START 1185 6:31 PM […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest from CAL-FIRE TCU on the Gann Fire. “The fire is now at 6,495 acres. CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 6 has been assigned to the Gann Fire in Calaveras County to support the CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit and ongoing suppression efforts. Firefighters are faced with hot temperatures and steep terrain. The […]
San Andreas, CA…Gann Fire – Community Update, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is continuing to monitor the Gann Fire, which originated near Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road, south of New Hogan Lake. As of approximately 10:59 A.M., the fire is estimated at approximately 3,759 acres. There are several updated EVACUATION […]
San Andreas, CA…No word yet on extent of damage to Bear Mountain Communication Equipment. As many of you have noticed the fire cameras went down at 7:31am this morning. This was probably not just due to a power outage as most of these systems have battery backup that should be good for 24 – 48 […]
San Andreas, CA….The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is continuing to monitor the Gann Fire, which originated near Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road, south of New Hogan Lake. Our priorities remain the same: working together through Unified Command with CAL FIRE, local fire departments, and our emergency response partners to protect […]
San Andreas, CA…CAL-FIRE’s mapping tools are pretty incredible now. Click the image below to not only seen the mapping but you can track the air assets assigned to the fire in real time by their location, altitude, etc.
San Andreas, CA…Pool Station Road is Now Closed Between San Andreas & Copperopolis due to the Gann Fire. Pool Station Rd is CLOSED between Hwy49 and Hwy4 due to the Gann Fire in Calaveras County. This closure now includes Church Hill Rd (access onto Pool Station) and Russell Rd (access onto Pool Station). If you […]
Valley Springs, CA…A quick look at PG&E’s outage map and about 200 customers in the fire area are now without power.
Valley Springs, CA…The Gann Fire has now scorched 3,000 plus acres. No update on structures lost if any but the Bear Mountain Communication towers are in the fire’s path and the fire cameras are already off line and have been for a couple of hours at least. In the photos below you have a shot […]
Valley Springs, CA…Morning Update from CAL-FIRE TCU…”Firefighters worked tirelessly overnight attacking the fire from the ground and air. Although the fire has grown to 2,100 acres evacuation orders were unchanged overnight. There’s still a moderate rate of spread and 0% containment however, additional resources are still responding to the area for dayshift.” Date Started 08/03/2026 […]
Valley Springs, CA…Alert. The American Red Cross has opened an evacuation shelter for community members displaced by the Gann Fire. Shelter Location: Jenny Lind Veterans Memorial Hall 300 W Daphne Street Valley Springs, CA 95252 Red Cross volunteers will provide safe shelter, water, meals, emotional support and additional resources to evacuees impacted by the wildfire. […]
Valley Springs, CA…The Gann Fire that started this afternoon has exploded to an official CAL-FIRE estimate of 1,400 acres but by now it is probably closer to 2,000 acres and by morning 2,000 will likely just be a memory. Multiple areas now extending over to Hwy 49 are now in place. Let’s pray they have […]
Valley Springs, CA…(CALCO OES: Mandatory evacuations for zones 147, 109, 139, 110 for vegetation fire that started in the area of Hogan Dam Rd south of Lake Hogan ) The Gann fire is now 310 acres per Air Attack. Additional resources ordered & will work through the night to get ahead of the fire. From […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Fatal Head on Collision Near Hwy 108 & Lower Mono Way Incident: 0385 Type: Fatality Location: SR108 / LOWER MONO Loc Desc: BEHIND WALMART Lat/Lon: 37.976439 -120.357655 Detail Information 4:13 PM 23 [59] 3 VIA LL AT 1185 YARD W/ VEHS – 3:54 PM 22 [55] 1039 S1 — ADVD TO PRINT LOG […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Major Injury Motorcycle Collision Near Lilac Drive & Alder Incident: 0220 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Lilac Dr / Alder St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.253199 -120.350816 Detail Information 3:09 PM 8 [73] 1039 CALA SO LINE 69 2:58 PM 7 [70] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj 1:46 […]
West Point, CA…West Point Town Square is hosting the West Point Block Party on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM Main Street will be closed to traffic from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM from Pine Street to end of Blue Mountain Youth Center. Please observe all traffic control signs and personnel. […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA..The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is preparing to begin construction on the State Route 26 (SR-26)/State Route 49 Intersection Control Improvement Project in Calaveras County.Work will include the construction of a single lane roundabout at the intersection of SR-26/49 along with the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) to help monitor live traffic […]
Sonora, CA…Moving swiftly to support local and state response efforts to the Dove Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Sunday that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to bolster the response to the Dove Fire burning in Tuolumne County. California is working side-by-side with our local […]
Long Barn, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Fire Reported in Long Barn Area off Hwy 108. Incident: 0259 Type: Report of Fire Location: 0 Sr108 Loc Desc: LONG BARN AREA Lat/Lon: 38.115391 -120.120850 Detail Information 11:23 AM 1 [2] RP SEES LOTS OF SMOKE
Sonora, CA…CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers arrested 30-year-old Jacob Williams Hoskins on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Tuolumne County. Through an extensive investigation, Hoskins, of Sonora, was identified as the suspect responsible for causing the Dove Fire on July 26, 2026. The Dove Fire occurred in the greater downtown area of Sonora in Tuolumne County. […]
Sonora, CA…DOVE FIRE (Update at 7/27/2026 at 10:53 AM) *** Deputies will be patrolling the areas under evacuation throughout the day as Fire personnel continue to work the Fire. (this line updated at 9:25 am) Mandatory EVACUATIONS are taking place for the following areas: – Golden Dove – Crooked Lane – Stockton Road from HWY […]
Sonora, CA…The latest Dove Fire Evacuations from the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept.(Update at 7:00 pm) *** Mandatory EVACUATIONS are taking place for the following areas: – McKibbon Drive – Golden Dove Lane – Crooked Lane – Southgate Rd – Stockton Rd – Silver Pine Ln – South Side of Mono from Greenley to Washington – […]
Sonora, CA…#Dovefire (update) Resources are making good progress. The fire is approximately 166 acres with a moderate rate of spread. All Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in place, along with road closures. You can find current evacuations and road closures at Tuolumne County Sheriff.
Sonora, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Fire Reported and Road Closed Near Sr108 / Golf Links Rd Incident: 0264 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr108 / Golf Links Rd Loc Desc: WB JEO Lat/Lon: 37.962895 -120.402227 Detail Information 6:25 PM 15 [42] SR108 STILL CLOSED UNK ETA OF OPEN [Shared] 6:22 PM 14 [37] [Notification] [CHP]-RESIDENCE INQ […]
