Man Arrested in Connection with Calaveras County’s Gann Fire
Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, of Valley Springs, has been arrested and is facing charges related to starting the Gann Fire in Calaveras County. He reportedly learned of a death attributed to the wildfire after his arrest.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 6, 2026 —
Herbert Wayne Smith, a 65-year-old resident of Valley Springs, has been arrested in connection with the Gann Fire that occurred in Calaveras County. Smith is facing charges related to the ignition of the wildfire.
According to reports, Smith became aware of a death that has been attributed to the Gann Fire following his arrest. The specific details regarding the charges Smith faces were not immediately available. The cause of the Gann Fire and the full extent of its impact are still under investigation.
Further information regarding the timeline of events leading to the fire, the arrest, and the confirmation of the fatality is expected as the investigation progresses.
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