Governor Newsom proclaims State of Emergency in Calaveras County for the Gann Fire response

The Gann Fire ignited on August 3, 2026, just before 5:30 P.M. near Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road near Valley Springs in Calaveras County. More than 10,300 acres have burned, threatening communities throughout Calaveras County and forcing the evacuation of 1,473 residents, with an additional 1,400 under evacuation warnings, and resulting in one fatality. Currently, there are over 2,700 personnel, 12 helicopters, 247 fire engines, 46 dozers, and 25 water tenders fighting the Gann Fire.

The State of Emergency proclamation directs state agencies to coordinate closely with local partners, provide emergency management support, suspend public contracting rules for emergency response resources, and help expedite access to resources necessary to support response and recovery operations.

Yesterday, Governor Newsom announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Gann Fire and protect life and property in Calaveras County.

Residents are urged to listen to local officials for the latest evacuation information. If asked to evacuate, don't wait. For details about evacuations, visit oes.calaverasgov.us and sign up for local emergency alerts at ready.ca.gov. Shelter information for those affected by the Gann Fire can be found here.

The text of the Governor's emergency proclamation can be found here.