San Andreas, CA…Gann Fire – Community Update 08/06/2026 – 1:00 P.M. 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 previously reported, our priorities remain the same: protecting lives, property, and our communities as we continue coordinating through Unified Command with CAL FIRE, local fire departments, and our emergency response partners. Additional state and local resources have been requested to support response efforts and provide additional assistance as needed.

As of approximately 1:00 P.M., the fire is estimated at approximately 10,374 acres and is roughly 26% contained. There are over 1,600 state and local fire personnel assigned to this incident.

Updates to Current Evacuation Zones:
Moved to OPEN STATUS:
• CCU-111 Calaveritas Road, Cement Plant Road, O’Connell Lane, Buckskin Way, Knief Lane, Edgewood, East Oak Park Drive, Park Drive, Airport Road)
• CCU-131 (Fourth Crossing Road, Fricot City Road, Dogtown Road, San Domingo Road, Sanctuary Lane, Schmauder Mine Road, Albright Court, Lakeside Drive)
• CCU 148 (Finnigan Lane, Cuneo Road, Stockton Road)
• CCU-153 (Appaloosa Road, Pinto Road, Pony Way, Buckskin Road, Sorrel Way, Hunter Street, Paint Road, Chestnut Way, Dunn Road, Filly Lane, Morgan Road, Stallion Way, Gelding Road)
• CCU-110-B (East of Pool Station Road and Mountain Oaks School, George Reed Drive, Church Hill Road, Wendell Court, Toma Court)
• CCU-140
Moved to WARNING STATUS:
• CCU-110-A (West of Pool Station Road, With the Exception of The Calaveras River Academy School)
• CCU-139 (East of Pool Station Road)
• CCU-147 (South of Hunt Road)
Remaining in FULL EVACUATION STATUS:
• Zone CCU-109 (Full Order, No Changes)
• Zone CCU-139 (West of Pool Station Road)
• Zone CCU-147 (North of Hunt Road)
• Zone CCU-130-B (Full Order, No Changes)
Roads listed in zone advisories may vary in Genasys; please refer to your respective zone for further details.
Road Closures & Updates:
• Pool Station Road at Cement Plant Road – OPEN as of 1:00 P.M.
• Pool Station Road at Highway 4 – OPEN as of 1:00 P.M.
• Pool Station Road at Riata Way – Full Closure
• Hogan Dam Road at Hunt Road – Full Closure
• Bear Creek Day Use Area at Hogan Dam Road – Full Closure
Evacuation Center: UPDATE
• Valley Springs Veterans Hall -189 Pine Street, Valley Springs, CA 95252
• Avery Middle School – 4545 Moran Road, Avery, CA 95224 (Not equipped to handle animals)
The Valley Springs Evacuation Center is available for displaced residents and their domesticated animals. Volunteers with the American Red Cross are on scene at both locations, providing assistance alongside Calaveras County Health and Human Services.
Livestock Evacuation & Information:
Calaveras County Fairgrounds – 2465 Gunclub Road, Angels Camp, CA 95222 – 209-736-2561 ext. 101
• The Amador County Sheriff’s Office is assisting with livestock evacuation and transportation in partnership with OES. If you need assistance with transporting livestock, please contact 209-419-2000. The address where livestock will be taken is Laughton Ranch, located at 90 Clinton Road in Jackson. We sincerely thank the Amador County personnel for their assistance during this time.

Public Information:
Personnel are actively evaluating the current fire zone perimeters to determine whether adjustments can be safely made. Establishing a repopulation plan as quickly and safely as possible remains a priority. Any changes to the current fire zones will be communicated through an updated public release.
All of the affected zones continue to be patrolled by Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with our state and local law enforcement partners. These patrols are 24 hours a day and begin at the onset of the fire. These patrols will continue as residents remain evacuated. As of August 8, 2026, there have been no reports of significant incidents requiring law enforcement response.
Normal patrol operations throughout the remainder of Calaveras County continue without disruption. Sheriff’s Office personnel remain staffed and ready to respond to calls for service and serve the needs of our community.
PG&E personnel are on scene and actively assessing any potential damage to their infrastructure. We ask the public to remain aware of the significant number of personnel, vehicles, and equipment operating throughout the affected areas and surrounding communities as part of the ongoing fire response.
Residents or travelers should be prepared for temporary traffic impacts, including emergency equipment that may be staged along or near roadways while crews continue critical response and recovery operations. Please use caution, follow directions from emergency personnel, and allow crews the space needed to safely perform their work.
We also remind anyone currently in an affected zone, including those using day-use areas or fishing along shorelines, to leave immediately. Please use extreme caution when entering or exiting affected zones, as fire personnel, emergency responders, and equipment continue operating in these areas.
If you feel your safety is at risk, do not delay in evacuating. If you require assistance evacuating, call 9-1-1 immediately. For non-emergency assistance, contact the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center at 209-754-6500.
For CAL FIRE-related inquiries, please contact Fire Prevention Specialist and Unit Public Information Officer Emily Kilgore at 209-754-5527