Gann Fire Burns 1,400 Acres Near New Hogan Lake Prompting Evacuations
The rapidly expanding Gann Fire consumed 1,400 acres with zero containment by Monday night, August 4, 2026, forcing immediate evacuation orders across Calaveras County near New Hogan Lake. Driven by dry grass and heavy brush, the wind-whipped wildfire prompted emergency shelters and road closures as firefighters battled the blaze from the ground and air. A … Read more