Gann Fire: School closures Wednesday, homes burn and evacuations remain in effectCal Fire reports 10% containment lines around burn areaA Calaveras County wildfire that crews are trying to gain control over has led to school closures Wednesday as smoke is affecting nearby air quality. Evacuations also remain in effect.The Calaveras County sheriff on Tuesday also proclaimed a local state of emergency due to the fire that continues to burn thousands of acres and has burned at least two homes.The Gann Fire started shortly before 5:30 p.m. Monday near Hogan Dam and Gann roads near New Hogan Lake. Latest key updatesFire activity decreased Tuesday evening and helicopters will be supporting crews throughout the night, according to Cal Fire. Gov. Gavin Newsom announces federal funding is secure to support response effortsThe Calaveras County Sheriff proclaimed a local state of emergency, which allows the county to request additional assistance and resources from state agencies. The county board of supervisors will review the proclamation. All Calaveras Unified School District school sites will be closed on Wednesday, the district said.The city of Jackson said it will close its public pool on Tuesday because of poor air quality and ash at the pool. KCRA 3’s Peyton Headlee saw at least two homes that have burned.Gann Fire evacuationsEvacuation orders have been issued for zones CCU-147, CCU-139, CCU-110 and CCU-109. On Tuesday, evacuations expanded to include CCU-130-B.An evacuation order means people need to immediately move out of the area due to an imminent threat. Under an advisory, residents should follow local recommendations or watch for further instructions. This content is imported from infogram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.Evacuation CentersAn evacuation shelter is located at Jenny Lind Memorial District at 189 Pine Street, Valley Springs, California 95252, according to the Red Cross. The organization said volunteers will provide water, meals and emotional support. Community members displaced by the fire are encouraged to bring the following for each member of their family and small pets: Prescription and other emergency medicationExtra clothingPillows and blanketsHygiene supplies Important documentsDiapers, formula and toys for childrenThe Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office said all displaced livestock can be taken to the Calaveras County Fairgrounds at 2465 Gunclub Road in Angels Camp. An emergency shelter is set up at 300 W Daphne Street in Valley Springs where domesticated animals are welcomed, according to the sheriff’s office. See LiveCopter 3 footage below of the fire on Tuesday around 6:30 p.m.LIVE | LiveCopter 3 shows Gann Fire smoke in Calaveras CountyWatch onSee LiveCopter 3 footage below of the smoke plume starting Tuesday at 3:45 p.m.LIVE | LiveCopter 3 shows Gann Fire smoke in Calaveras CountyWatch onGann Fire acreage, containment and conditionsCal Fire said when the Gann Fire started, it burned rapidly uphill through dry grass and brush. As of 2:08 a.m. Wednesday, the fire burned at least 7,052 acres. That is up from the 6,495 acres reported at 5:38 p.m. Tuesday. Crews worked through the overnight hours trying to keep the fire from making it to the other side of the mountain, where residences are.As of 6:57 a.m. Wednesday, Cal Fire said it has established 10% of a containment line around the burn area to help prevent flames from spreading farther.AlertCalifornia cameras show hazy skies at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday.Cal Fire said there are 1,500 personnel combating the fire. Among the resources deployed were Firehawk helicopters, which have the capability of responding to wildfires at night.Rollover and crash during fire There was a dozer rollover reported Monday, injuring a firefighter, who was taken to a hospital and is being medically evaluated. The condition of the firefighter is unknown.As crews were on scene, a pickup truck crashed head-on with a fire engine blocking the road, according to footage from a KCRA 3 news crew. The crash resulted in major damage to the front of the truck.California Highway Patrol officers moved the truck out of the way to clear the road for fire crews. This content is imported from infogram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel | Make KCRA a preferred news source in Google
