Gann Fire map & updates
The Gann Fire burned in Calaveras County, CA (6 Miles SE from Valley Springs, CA). Final reported size 10,339 acres, 100% contained.
Gann Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-08-09). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Gann Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Sonora, CA | 23 mi |
| Lodi, CA | 28 mi |
| Stockton, CA | 30 mi |
| Manteca, CA | 33 mi |
| Modesto, CA | 35 mi |
| Ceres, CA | 37 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: CAL FIRE.
Timeline
- Discovered — August 4, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — August 9, 2026
- Record last updated — August 19, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 Fire | 3,462 | 2025 | 14 mi |
| 2-2 Fire | 3,463 | 2025 | 17 mi |
| 2-8 Fire | 1,340 | 2025 | 17 mi |
| Salt Fire | 1,789 | 2020 | 6 mi |
| Waverly Fire | 11,789 | 2018 | 11 mi |
| Butte Fire | 70,868 | 2015 | 17 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other California fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Gann Fire?
In Calaveras County, CA, 6 Miles SE from Valley Springs, CA. The nearest city in our list is Sonora, CA, about 23 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Gann Fire?
10,339 acres (about 16 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Gann Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained.
What caused the Gann Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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