Incident Update Gann Fire
- Date:
- 08/12/2026
- Time:
- 10:52 AM
Gann Fire Info Line: (209) 754-5527
Incident Facts
- Name
- Gann Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2026-08-03
- 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)
- Size
- 10,339
- Containment
- 96%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- 48
- Structures Damaged
- 3
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- 1
- Civilian Fatalities
- 1
- Firefighter Fatalities
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Additional Information & Resources
Federal Assistance
Governor Newsom secures federal assistance to support response to Gann Fire. Federal Assistance : Gann Fire l Calaveras County
Operational Briefings
Gann Fire Incident Operational Briefing Videos
Photos and Videos
2026 TCU Gann Incident | Flickr
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.
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 90
- Water Tenders
- 20
- Helicopters
- 1
- Dozers
- 11
- Hand Crews
- 31
- Other
- 3
- Total Personnel
- 1228
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Andreas Fire Protection District, City of Angels Camp, Calaveras Consolidated Fire Protection District, Mountain Counties EMSA, PG&E, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Cal OES, Copperopolis Fire Protection District, California Valley Miwok Tribe, Calaveras Band of Miwuk Indians, CHP, CalTrans. |