Vegetation Fire Burns 45 Acres Near Hogan Dam Road
A vegetation fire broke out in Calaveras County near Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road in Valley Springs. The fire, which started before 5:30 p.m. on a Monday, was spreading at a dangerous rate and had burned approximately 45 acres…

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A vegetation fire erupted in Calaveras County on Monday afternoon, rapidly consuming acreage near the intersection of Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road in Valley Springs.
The blaze began sometime before 5:30 p.m. Reports indicated that the fire was spreading at a dangerous rate. By 5:56 p.m. on the same day, the fire had already encompassed an estimated 45 acres.
Further details regarding the cause of the fire, containment status, or any potential structures threatened were not immediately available. Firefighting efforts were ongoing as of the last report.
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