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Gann Fire Expands to 9,363 Acres, One Fatality

8/7/2026

Summary

Cal Fire Battles

Gann Fire ignited near Hogan Dam and Gann Road on Aug. 3, 2026, prompting evacuation of 1,473 residents.
Cal Fire reported the blaze grew from 7,052 acres on Aug. 5, 2026, to 9,363 acres with 10% containment by Aug. 6, 2026.
Cal Fire deployed over 250 personnel, helicopters, engines, and bulldozers.
Officials reported the fire destroyed 18 structures, injured one firefighter, and left Susan Solari dead in a burned home.

Summary

Newsom Secures Aid

The Gann Fire became the second-largest wildfire in California this year, according to Cal Fire data.
Resident CJ Poloka, whose possessions were destroyed, relies on family cash while GoFundMe pages were set up for two families whose homes the fire destroyed.
Governor Gavin Newsom secured a federal grant while FEMA will provide additional resources to aid firefighting.
Smoke from the fire drifted into Sacramento and El Dorado counties, prompting air-quality alerts.

History

Historical Context

The 2026 Gann Fire near Hogan Dam echoes the 2003 Cedar Fire, which ignited on Oct 25, 2003 and scorched roughly 273,000 acres, destroyed 2,820 structures and killed 15 people, prompting $1.3 billion in federal aid. Both events illustrate California’s expanding fire season, driven by Santa Ana winds and growing emphasis on vegetation management.

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Cal Fire Battles

Gann Fire ignited near Hogan Dam and Gann Road on Aug. 3, 2026, prompting evacuation of 1,473 residents.
Cal Fire reported the blaze grew from 7,052 acres on Aug. 5, 2026, to 9,363 acres with 10% containment by Aug. 6, 2026.
Cal Fire deployed over 250 personnel, helicopters, engines, and bulldozers.
Officials reported the fire destroyed 18 structures, injured one firefighter, and left Susan Solari dead in a burned home.

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