Gann Fire in Calaveras County expands to over 9,000 acres, prompting evacuations and federal aid

The Gann Fire ignited on August 3, 2026 near Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road southeast of New Hogan Lake in Calaveras County, California. Within days the blaze grew from a few thousand acres to more than 9,300 acres, with containment still low (around 10%).

The fire forced the evacuation of 1,473 residents and placed an additional 1,400 under evacuation warnings for zones around Valley Springs, Campo Seco, Toyon and other communities. Calaveras Unified School District closed all schools, and an evacuation shelter opened at the Valley Springs Veterans Memorial. Over 1,600 state and local fire personnel, including CAL FIRE, Cal OES, and partner agencies, were deployed, with assistance from Amador County for livestock evacuation.

Governor Gavin Newsom secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA, providing a 75% cost‑share for eligible suppression expenses. The grant and the state of emergency declared by Calaveras County aim to bolster resources, protect lives and property, and support ongoing firefighting operations.