Valley Springs Gann Fire Acreage Hike Overnight – Update #3

Published Aug 4, 2026 10:00 am : Updated Aug 4, 2026 11:23 am

CAL FIRE TCU map of Gann Fire evacuations

Update at 11:15 a.m.: CAL Fire reports the Gann Fire burning near Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road in the Valley Springs area is now ‎3760 acres and remains 0% contained. There is a new Evacuation Order, per CAL FIRE; it has been bolded in this original list of orders:

• CCU-109
• CCU-110
• CCU-130-B
• CCU-139
• CCU-147

Evacuation Advisory: 

• CCU 130-A
• Portion of CCU-108

Update at 10:50 a.m.: The Calaveras Unified School District schools are in class today. Superintendent of Calaveras Unified School District Kassie Meeks notified staff, parents, and students regarding air quality due to the Valley Springs Gann Fire:

“Good morning, CUSD Families,

We are continuing to closely monitor air quality throughout our communities, including Valley Springs and San Andreas, due to smoke from the Gann Fire.
At this time, air quality across most of our district remains in the Moderate range.
Moderate Air Quality: Air quality is acceptable for most people. Individuals who are sensitive to air pollution may experience effects with prolonged outdoor exposure. District staff have been working in close coordination with local emergency services and are continuously monitoring current conditions.
Based on the latest information available, we have determined that it is appropriate to keep schools open and in session today.
Out of an abundance of caution, outdoor activities, including recess and PE, may be modified or moved indoors as appropriate based on real-time air quality conditions at each school site.
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. We will continue to monitor air quality throughout the day and make adjustments as needed should conditions change.
If air quality conditions change significantly, we will notify families as soon as possible.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

Kassie Meeks
Superintendent
Calaveras Unified School District”

Update 9:45 a.m.: The Gann Fire, which ignited near Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road in the Valley Springs area yesterday, is approximately 3000 acres after better mapping was done this morning, and 0% was contained this morning. Click here for a video of a helicopter equipped with night-flying capability in action. Further details on the blaze can be found below.

Original post at 5:53 a.m.: Valley Springs, CA—Gann Fire, which ignited near Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road in the Valley Springs area yesterday, is approximately 2,100 acres and 0% contained this morning. CAL FIRE reports that the flames are actively burning toward the 2020 Walker Fire burn scar. They added that firefighters worked overnight, attacking the fire from the ground and air, with 4 helicopters equipped with night-flying capability being used. Although the fire has grown to 2,100 acres, evacuation orders were unchanged overnight. Additional resources are still responding to the area for day shifts. Here is the latest evacuation and road closure information:

Evacuation orders have been issued for the following zones:

• CCU-109
• CCU-110
• CCU-139
• CCU-147

Shelters:

• An evacuation shelter is at the Valley Springs Veterans Memorial at 189 Pine Street, and they also accept small pets.
• The large animal shelter is at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds, located at 2465 Gun Club Road in Angels Camp.

Road Closures:

• Pool Station Road at Cement Plant Road – Full Closure
• Pool Station Road at Highway 4 – Full Closure
• Hogan Dam Road at Hunt Road – Full Closure

Current resources working on the blaze include:

• Engines: 50
• Water Tenders: 8
• Helicopters: 4
• Dozers: 16
• Hand Crews: 16
• Total Personnel: 254