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Updates for Gann Fire in Calaveras County on Aug. 5
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Key Points:
- The Gann Fire in Calaveras County has burned over 7,000 acres, destroyed at least two homes, and prompted a local state of emergency declaration to secure additional resources for containment efforts.
- Evacuations remain in effect for multiple zones, with an evacuation shelter established at Jenny Lind Memorial District and facilities for displaced livestock and pets at local fairgrounds and shelters.
- Poor air quality from smoke has led to the closure of all Calaveras Unified School District sites on Wednesday and the city of Jackson's public pool closure.
- Approximately 1,500 personnel, including Firehawk helicopters capable of night operations, are actively battling the fire, which is currently 10% contained.
- Firefighting efforts have been complicated by a firefighter injury from a dozer rollover and a head-on collision between a pickup truck and a fire engine, both incidents requiring emergency response.
