Published Aug 14, 2026 9:14 am
Gann Fire burning in the Valley Springs area of Calaveras County—CAL FIRE TCU photo
Valley Springs, CA — Firefighters have reached a milestone, reaching 100% containment on the Gann Fire in the Valley Springs area.
It ignited on Monday, August 3, near Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road. The fire reached 10,339 acres. Click here to view an earlier story about the Disaster Declaration approved this week by the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors, including comments by first responders about challenges extinguishing the incident.
CAL Fire reports that 48 structures were destroyed and three more were damaged. There was one fatality.
65-year-old Herbert Wayne Smith was arrested for allegedly recklessly starting the fire, using a saw to cut scraps.
Repair and restoration work in the area is ongoing.
Written by BJ Hansen.
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