Gann Fire Update: 1 Fatality, 10,373 Acres, 33 Structures Destroyed, 66% Contained, 2,367 Personnel, Repopulation Continues

Angels Camp, CA…Crews are working to make sure the burn area is safe for those returning home and in many cases picking up the pieces of their lives and carrying on. You will see a rapid drop in the resources assigned to the fire and return of the fire area to local control. Firefighters are working to make sure all residents of the fire area are ok. Even ones with floppy ears and horns.

Incident Facts

NameGann Fire
Start Date/Time2026-08-03
Incident Status Active
Location Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road, Valley Springs
Type Wildfire
Cause Equipment
Counties Calaveras
Administration Unit Unified Command: CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size10,374
Containment 66%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed 33
Structures Damaged1
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries1
Civilian Fatalities1
Firefighter Fatalities

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

 

Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones:

  • CCU-109-B
  • CCU-147-C
  • CCU-130-B
  • CCU-139-C

For current evacuation information or to sign up for alerts visit: Calaveras County Sheriff’s OfficeExternal Link

 

Evacuation Warnings

 

Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following zones:

  • CCU-109-A
  • CCU-147-B
  • CCU-130-C
  • CCU-110-C

For current evacuation information or to sign up for alerts visit: Calaveras County Sheriff’s OfficeExternal Link

 

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

 

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

 

Road Closures

 

  • Riata Way at Pool Station Road
  • Hunt Road at Heiser Canyon Road
  • Hogan Dam Road at Gann Road
  • Hogan Dam Road, north of Hunt Road

 

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.

 

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines227
Water Tenders36
Helicopters6
Dozers22
Hand Crews58
Other3
Total Personnel2367

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
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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