Suspect Arrested in Connection with Fire Near Calaveras County’s Gann Fire Location
A 65-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly starting a fire near the location of the Gann Fire in Calaveras County.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 5, 2026 —
A 65-year-old man has been arrested in Calaveras County on suspicion of starting a fire. The incident occurred near the site of the previously reported Gann Fire.
Details regarding the exact date of the arrest or the specific charges filed against the individual were not immediately available. The suspect’s name has not been released by authorities at this time.
The area where the new fire allegedly started is in close proximity to the location impacted by the Gann Fire. The Gann Fire, which occurred at an unspecified earlier date, had affected Calaveras County.
Further information regarding the circumstances of the arrest, the cause of the fire, or any potential damage caused by this incident has not been provided. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
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