San Andreas, CA…One deceased person was found in the fire. Family notifications are still being completed but we had a call earlier and held off but other news outlets have already run that it was Susan Solari a well known local German Shepherd breeder who lost her life in the fire . Our prayers are with the family of the deceased and all of those whose lives have been forever changed in just a few days. Repopulation has begun for much of the area around the fire. Resources are available for community members affected by the fire.
Resource Connection Food Bank Calaveras County Residents with photo ID and proof of residency that need assistance can visit the food bank during normal operations on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9-4 p.m. (closed for lunch 12-1230), or call (209) 754-1257.
Red Cross can assist residents who have homes that were damaged or destroyed if it meets their criteria. Proof of residency, photo ID, and proof of damage can be submitted with the Red Cross at either evacuation shelter to get the process started. Residents have up to 14 days to contact Red Cross for help after the shelters close with a few exceptions.
Gann Fire
- 33% Contained
- 10,384 Acres
- 1 County: Calaveras
08/03/2026 5:27 PM
08/06/2026 5:55 PM
Equipment
Incident Maps and Reports
Unified Command: CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office
CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 6
Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road, Valley Springs
Status reports
Evacuations in Progress
Evacuation Orders
Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones:
- CCU-109
- CCU-139
- CCU-147
- CCU-130-B
For current evacuation information or to sign up for alerts visit: Calaveras County Sheriff’s OfficeExternal Link
Evacuation Warnings
Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following zones:
- CCU-110-A
- CCU-139
- CCU-147
For current evacuation information or to sign up for alerts visit: Calaveras County Sheriff’s OfficeExternal Link
Evacuation Shelters
Valley Springs Veterans Memorial (Accepts small pets)
189 Pine Street
Valley Springs, CA 95252
Avery Middle School (Not equipped to handle animals)
4545 Moran Road
Avery, CA 95224
For current evacuation information or to sign up for alerts visit: Calaveras County Sheriff’s OfficeExternal Link
Animal Evacuation Shelters
Calaveras County FairgroundsExternal Link (Accepts large animals)
2465 Gun Club Road
Angels Camp, CA 95222
Evacuation Teams of Amador (Accepts large animals)
Laughton Ranch
90 Clinton Road Jackson
(209) 419-2000
For current evacuation information or to sign up for alerts visit: Calaveras County Sheriff’s OfficeExternal Link
For information on Calaveras County Ranch Pass visit: Calaveras County Ranch Pass InformationExternal Link
Incident Updates
Governor Newsom proclaims State of Emergency in Calaveras County for the Gann FireExternal Link response.
Aviation resources continue to support suppression efforts on the Gann Fire. Since the start of the incident, aircraft have delivered 234,721 gallons of retardant and 534,100 gallons of water, totaling 220 flight hours, including 44.9 hours of nighttime operations.
From August 5 through August 6 at 7:00 a.m., aircraft delivered an additional 979 gallons of retardant and 20,700 gallons of water. One helicopter supported overnight operations as the Helicopter Coordinator (HLCO) for 1.5 hours.
Additional evacuation changes have been declared by Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office to allow residents back into their homes. Utility crews are still in the area working to restore service as quickly and safely as possible. This work is on going and some properties may continue to be without power after returning to their property.
Ensuring your property is safe should be the first thing you do when returning home after a wildfire. An inspection of your property includes:
* Outdoor property
* Utilities/systems
* Interior/exterior building inspection
* Clean-up and debris removal
* On-going safety review
For a printable checklist visit:
https://www.readyforwildfire.org/post…/returning-home/External Link
Overnight, minimal humidity recovery was observed by firefighters. However, crews continue to make good progress with line construction. Extensive hot spot mop-up remains across the fire area. Dry fuels and fire behavior continue to challenge firefighters. The risk of spot fires remains under the right conditions.
Additional Information
Additional Information & Resources
Federal Assistance
Governor Newsom secures federal assistance to support response to Gann Fire. Federal Assistance : Gann Fire l Calaveras CountyExternal Link
Operational Briefings
August 6 2026: Gann Fire Incident Operational Briefing VideoExternal Link
Photos and Videos
2026 TCU Gann Incident | FlickrExternal Link
Repopulation Information
Resources are available for community members affected by the fire.
Resource Connection Food Bank Calaveras County Residents with photo ID and proof of residency that need assistance can visit the food bank during normal operations on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9-4 p.m. (closed for lunch 12-1230), or call (209) 754-1257.
Red Cross can assist residents who have homes that were damaged or destroyed if it meets their criteria. Proof of residency, photo ID, and proof of damage can be submitted with the Red Cross at either evacuation shelter to get the process started. Residents have up to 14 days to contact Red Cross for help after the shelters close with a few exceptions.
ALERTCalifornia Camera Feed
Resources Assigned
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2,715Personnel
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12Helicopters
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247Engines
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46Dozers
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25Water Tenders
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67Crews
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3Other Assigned
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
Damage Assessment
Confirmed Damage to Property, Injuries, and Fatalities.
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7Structures DestroyedResidential, Commercial and Other
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1Confirmed Civilian Fatalities
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1Confirmed Firefighter Injuries
Contact Information
Gann Fire Info Line
(209) 754-5527
Agency Information
Calaveras County Probation, Tuolumne County Sheriff, El Dorado County Sheriff, Manteca Police Department, Sutter Creek Police Department, Amador Sheriff’s Office, Alpine County Sheriff’s Office, Placer County Sheriff, Fire Protection District, City of Angels Camp, Calaveras Consolidated Fire Protection District, Chloeta Insurance Resource, Mountain Counties EMSA, PG&E, Cal OES Law, Wildfire Defense Systems, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Cal OES, Copperopolis Fire Protection District, Northern California Power Agency, California Valley Miwok Tribe, Calaveras Band of Miwuk Indians, CHP, CalTrans
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