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100 Acres Ablaze: Fast-Moving Fire Near Hogan Dam
4 Aug
Summary
- A vegetation fire is spreading rapidly near New Hogan Lake.
- The fire has consumed approximately 100 acres of grass and brush.
- No evacuations have been ordered as of Monday evening.
A rapidly growing vegetation fire is currently being battled by fire crews near New Hogan Lake in Calaveras County. The incident, designated the Gann Fire, began on Monday and is located near Hogan Dam and Gann roads on the lake's southeastern side.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention (Cal Fire) reports that the fire has already scorched approximately 100 acres of grass and brush. The flames are spreading at a dangerous rate, and no containment has been reported as of Monday evening.
Emergency responders, including Calaveras Consolidated Fire, are on the scene assisting with firefighting efforts. Fortunately, as of 6:30 p.m. on Monday, no evacuation orders had been issued, and there was no immediate information regarding any threatened structures.
