{"id":203810,"date":"2026-08-05T20:26:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T03:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=203810"},"modified":"2026-08-05T20:27:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T03:27:45","slug":"gann-fire-evening-update-arrest-made-10373-acres-19-contained-1623-personnel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=203810","title":{"rendered":"Gann Fire Evening Update: Arrest Made, 10,373 Acres, 19% Contained, 1,623 Personnel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>San Andreas, CA\u2026CAL 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 area southeast of New Hogan Lake.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/download-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-203811\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/download-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"818\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/download-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/download-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/download-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/download-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/download-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, 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\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"page-header__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/incidents.fire.ca.gov\/media\/b5bbt2m0\/img_1029.png\" alt=\"Calaveras County Sheriff\" width=\"275\" height=\"275\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-header__button-group d-sm-flex flex-wrap gap-2 gap-lg-4 mb-4\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"page-header__status\">\n<li>19% Contained<\/li>\n<li>10,373 Acres<\/li>\n<li>1 County: Calaveras<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"section__main\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"detail-page__content-region\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"section__main\">\n<div class=\"incident-map-factoids\">\n<div class=\"incidents\">\n<div class=\"incidents__map\">\n<div class=\"incident-map\">\n<div id=\"esri-map\" class=\"esri-view esri-view-width-large esri-view-width-greater-than-xsmall esri-view-width-greater-than-small esri-view-width-greater-than-medium 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Orders and Warnings<\/label><\/div>\n<div class=\"esri-layer-list__item-label\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"checkbox\" aria-checked=\"true\" aria-label=\"RecentPerimeters\"><label title=\"RecentPerimeters\" aria-label=\"RecentPerimeters\"><input id=\"RecentPerimeters\" class=\"19fd50d9208-layer-7\" checked=\"checked\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\u00a0Recent Perimeters<\/label><\/div>\n<div class=\"esri-layer-list__item-label\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"checkbox\" aria-checked=\"true\" aria-label=\"Wind\"><label title=\"Wind\" aria-label=\"Wind\"><input id=\"Wind\" class=\"19fd50d9214-layer-8\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\u00a0Wind<\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"factoid factoid--dynamic\">\n<div class=\"factoid__inner row\">\n<div class=\"factoid__item-wrapper col-sm-6 col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"factoid__label\"><strong class=\"fs-5\">Date Started<\/strong><br \/>\n08\/03\/2026 5:27 PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"factoid__item-wrapper col-sm-6 col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"factoid__label\"><strong class=\"fs-5\">Last Updated<\/strong><br \/>\n08\/05\/2026 6:13 PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"factoid__item-wrapper col-sm-6 col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"factoid__label\"><strong class=\"fs-5\">Cause<\/strong><br \/>\nUnder Investigation<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"factoid__item-wrapper col-sm-6 col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"factoid__label\">\n<p><strong class=\"fs-5\">Incident Maps and Reports<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fire.ca.gov\/incidents.html?isembed=true&amp;lat=38.107826&amp;lon=-120.766337&amp;z=50000&amp;tilt=0&amp;uniqueid=e51208a8-ae10-49ef-b719-60ba424dda40&amp;heading=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3D Map<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rdipowerplatformfd-e5hhgqaahef7fbdr.a02.azurefd.net\/static\/demographics\/Gann%20Incident%20Demographics%20-%2020260806001700.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Demographics Report<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"factoid__item-wrapper col-sm-6 col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"factoid__label\"><strong class=\"fs-5\">Agency Having Jurisdiction<\/strong><br \/>\nUnified Command: CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit, Calaveras County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"factoid__item-wrapper col-sm-6 col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"factoid__label\"><strong class=\"fs-5\">Incident Management Team<\/strong><br \/>\nCAL FIRE Incident Management Team 6<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"factoid__item-wrapper col-sm-6 col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"factoid__label\"><strong class=\"fs-5\">Location<\/strong><br \/>\nHogan Dam Road and Gann Road, Valley Springs<\/div>\n<div class=\"factoid__label\">[38.107826,-120.766337]<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"factoid__item-wrapper col-sm-6 col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"factoid__label\"><strong class=\"fs-5\">Reports<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fire.ca.gov\/incidents\/2026\/8\/3\/gann-fire\/updates\">Status reports<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"section--evac-alerts\" class=\"section section--bg-gradient-mobile bg-light rounded p-5 section--evac-alerts\">\n<div class=\"section__main\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<h2 class=\"h3 mb-4\">Evacuations in Progress<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row gy-4\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n<div class=\"alert alert-danger mb-0 rounded p-5\">\n<div class=\"rich-text\">\n<h3 class=\"h4\">Evacuation Orders<\/h3>\n<p>Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access.<\/p>\n<p>Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CCU-109<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>CCU-110-A<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>CCU-130-B<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>CCU-139<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>CCU-140<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>CCU-147<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For current evacuation information or to sign up for alerts visit:\u00a0<strong><a class=\"is-external-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sheriff.calaverasgov.us\/\">Calaveras County Sheriff\u2019s Office<i class=\"icon-external-link ms-2 small\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"visually-hidden\">External Link<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning mb-0 rounded p-5\">\n<div class=\"rich-text\">\n<h3 class=\"h4\">Evacuation Warnings<\/h3>\n<p>Potential threat to life and\/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.<\/p>\n<p>Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following zones:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CCU-110-B<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>CCU-111<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>CCU-131<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>CCU-148<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>CCU-153<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For current evacuation information or to sign up for alerts visit:\u00a0<strong><a class=\"is-external-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sheriff.calaverasgov.us\/\">Calaveras County Sheriff\u2019s Office<i class=\"icon-external-link ms-2 small\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"visually-hidden\">External Link<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n<div class=\"alert mb-0 rounded p-5 bg-white border\">\n<div class=\"rich-text\">\n<h3 class=\"h4\">Evacuation Shelters<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Valley Springs Veterans Memorial<\/strong>\u00a0(accepts small pets)<br \/>\n189 Pine Street<br \/>\nValley Springs, CA 95252<\/p>\n<p>For current evacuation information or to sign up for alerts visit:\u00a0<strong><a class=\"is-external-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sheriff.calaverasgov.us\/\">Calaveras County Sheriff\u2019s Office<i class=\"icon-external-link ms-2 small\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"visually-hidden\">External Link<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n<div class=\"alert mb-0 rounded p-5 bg-white border\">\n<div class=\"rich-text\">\n<h3 class=\"h4\">Animal Evacuation Shelters<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fire.ca.gov\/incident-form\/google.com\/maps?sca_esv=dfc72c22119838cc&amp;output=search&amp;q=calaveras+county+fairgrounds&amp;source=lnms&amp;fbs=ABfTbFVyMZGZf1hfvX9uKjN_-G8c4u0nXx4bEIpwm1lnNH832U1CFDVh7aOiOPRjGOuZsttGjVtm3SQ8YygAFFH6bpyGYyhZe9NWMDcERh-gIvlvRqmcqHfCksaMHHUgSTHQSVn4MW-IgvfCROA8SEGR2hy3Rel137jv8ZGmRjcVTfoQKCuCkVrgbpVIk6PZLITgNVRP51Z-spwo7xM0RXI1TeKR4B9z4w&amp;entry=mc&amp;ved=1t:200715&amp;ictx=111\"><strong>Calaveras County Fairgrounds<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(accepts large animals)<br \/>\n2465 Gun Club Road<br \/>\nAngels Camp, CA 95222<\/p>\n<p>For current evacuation information or to sign up for alerts visit:\u00a0<strong><a class=\"is-external-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sheriff.calaverasgov.us\/\">Calaveras County Sheriff\u2019s Office<i class=\"icon-external-link ms-2 small\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"visually-hidden\">External Link<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For information on Calaveras County Ranch Pass visit:<strong><span data-teams=\"true\"><a class=\"is-external-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sheriff.calaverasgov.us\/Outreach\/Ranch-Passes\">Calaveras County Ranch Pass Information<i class=\"icon-external-link ms-2 small\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"visually-hidden\">External Link<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"newsUpdates\" class=\"section section--bg-gradient-mobile bg-light rounded p-5\">\n<div class=\"section__main\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<h2 class=\"h3 mb-4\">Incident Updates<\/h2>\n<div class=\"updates-list updates-list--has-toggles\">\n<div class=\"updates-list__item updates-list__item--divided\">\n<div class=\"updates-list__datetime\"><span class=\"updates-list__date\">08\/05\/2026<\/span><span class=\"updates-list__time\">5:26 PM<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"updates-list__content\">\n<p>The Gann Fire is now 10,372 acres and 19% contained.<\/p>\n<p class=\"updates-list__byline\"><span class=\"updates-list__byline-label\">Updated by:<\/span>\u00a0Webtech<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"updates-list__item updates-list__item--divided\">\n<div class=\"updates-list__datetime\"><span class=\"updates-list__date\">08\/05\/2026<\/span><span class=\"updates-list__time\">4:34 PM<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"updates-list__content\">\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<div class=\"img-modal__gallery d-flex flex-wrap gap-4\"><a class=\"img-modal__trigger d-inline-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fire.ca.gov\/incidents\/2026\/8\/3\/gann-fire#\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#updates-img-modal-1\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/incidents.fire.ca.gov\/media\/jemfly0l\/gann-fire-press-release.jpg\" data-img-alt=\"Gann Fire Arrest Press Release\" data-img-caption=\"Gann Fire Press Release .jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-modal__thumbnail rounded rounded-3\" src=\"https:\/\/incidents.fire.ca.gov\/media\/jemfly0l\/gann-fire-press-release.jpg\" alt=\"View larger image: Gann Fire Arrest Press Release\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>An arrest was made in relationship to the Gann Fire, please see the press release for details.<\/p>\n<p class=\"updates-list__byline\"><span class=\"updates-list__byline-label\">Updated by:<\/span>\u00a0Public Information Officer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"updates-list__item updates-list__item--divided\">\n<div class=\"updates-list__datetime\"><span class=\"updates-list__date\">08\/05\/2026<\/span><span class=\"updates-list__time\">3:09 PM<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"updates-list__content\">\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">Zone CCU-110 has been split.\u00a0<strong>CCU-110-A<\/strong>\u00a0remains in Evacuation Order status.<strong>\u00a0CCU-110-B<\/strong>\u00a0has been reduced to an Evacuation Warning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"updates-list__byline\"><span class=\"updates-list__byline-label\">Updated by:<\/span>\u00a0Webtech<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"updates-list__item updates-list__item--divided\">\n<div class=\"updates-list__datetime\"><span class=\"updates-list__date\">08\/05\/2026<\/span><span class=\"updates-list__time\">11:18 AM<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"updates-list__content\">\n<p>The Gann Fire is now 9,363 acres and 10% contained.<\/p>\n<p class=\"updates-list__byline\"><span class=\"updates-list__byline-label\">Updated by:<\/span>\u00a0Incident Management Team<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"updates-list__item updates-list__item--divided\">\n<div class=\"updates-list__datetime\"><span class=\"updates-list__date\">08\/05\/2026<\/span><span class=\"updates-list__time\">9:50 AM<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"updates-list__content\">\n<p>Last night a firing operation began that will continue on today. This is a firefighting tactic used to remove unburned fuels to help contain the fire. It is expected to complete today, and additional smoke may be visible during this time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"updates-list__byline\"><span class=\"updates-list__byline-label\">Updated by:<\/span>\u00a0Incident Management Team<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section section--bg-gradient-mobile bg-light rounded p-5\">\n<div class=\"section__main\">\n<h2 class=\"h3 mb-4\">Resources Assigned<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"factoid list-group list-group-horizontal-sm text-center bg-white\">\n<li class=\"list-group-item factoid__item-wrapper flex-fill\">\n<div class=\"factoid__data fw-bold display-5\">1,623<\/div>\n<div class=\"factoid__label\">Personnel<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-group-item factoid__item-wrapper flex-fill\">\n<div class=\"factoid__data fw-bold display-5\">4<\/div>\n<div class=\"factoid__label\">Helicopters<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-group-item factoid__item-wrapper flex-fill\">\n<div class=\"factoid__data fw-bold display-5\">50<\/div>\n<div class=\"factoid__label\">Engines<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-group-item factoid__item-wrapper flex-fill\">\n<div class=\"factoid__data fw-bold display-5\">16<\/div>\n<div class=\"factoid__label\">Dozers<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-group-item factoid__item-wrapper flex-fill\">\n<div class=\"factoid__data fw-bold display-5\">8<\/div>\n<div class=\"factoid__label\">Water Tenders<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-group-item factoid__item-wrapper flex-fill\">\n<div class=\"factoid__data fw-bold display-5\">16<\/div>\n<div class=\"factoid__label\">Crews<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section section--bg-gradient-mobile\">\n<div class=\"section__main\">\n<div class=\"bg-light rounded p-5\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<h2 class=\"h3 mb-4\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Gann Fire Info Line<\/strong><br \/>\n(209) 754-5527<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<h2 class=\"h3 mb-4\">Agency Information<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Calaveras County Probation, Tuolumne County Sheriff, El Dorado County Sheriff, Manteca Police Department, Sutter Creek Police Department, Amador Sheriff&#8217;s Office, Alpine County Sheriff&#8217;s Office, Placer County Sheriff<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h3 mb-4\">Social Media<\/h2>\n<div class=\"social-media social-media__vertical\">\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"is-external-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CALFIRETCU\">CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit<i class=\"icon-external-link ms-2 small\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"visually-hidden\">External Link<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"social-media social-media__vertical\">\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"is-external-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/CALFIRETCU\">CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit<i class=\"icon-external-link ms-2 small\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"visually-hidden\">External Link<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"social-media social-media__vertical\">\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"is-external-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Calaveras-County-Sheriffs-Office\/100064565807412\/\">Calaveras County Sheriff&#8217;s Office<i class=\"icon-external-link ms-2 small\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>San Andreas, CA\u2026CAL 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. 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