Evacuation Orders Lifted for Gann Fire in Calaveras County as Containment Reaches 84%
All evacuation orders for the Gann Fire in Calaveras County have been lifted as of Monday evening. The fire, which started on August 3, has burned approximately 10,339 acres and is now 84% contained.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 10, 2026 —
All evacuation orders related to the Gann Fire in Calaveras County were lifted on Monday evening, marking a significant step forward in the recovery process for the affected region.
The Gann Fire, which ignited on August 3, has consumed an estimated 10,339 acres. Firefighting efforts have progressed to the point where officials have now announced 84% containment of the blaze.
The lifting of evacuation orders allows residents who were previously displaced by the fire to return to their homes. The specific timeline for the fire’s ignition and the subsequent lifting of orders indicates a period of intense firefighting and containment operations over several weeks.
Further updates on the status of the Gann Fire will be provided as they become available. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office and CAL FIRE are expected to release more details regarding the ongoing efforts and any remaining restrictions.
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