California Fires Update

Gann Fire, Calaveras County

Northern California Gann Fire remains over 10,000 acres as body found, evacuations ease

A Valley Springs man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of recklessly causing the Gann Fire, which has burned more than 10,000 acres and forced mandatory evacuations in Northern California's Calaveras County.

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Dog breeder reportedly found dead inside home burned by Gann Fire in Northern California

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Gann Fire burns over 10,000 acres, currently 26% contained

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At least one person dead in California wildfire allegedly sparked by chainsaw

At least one person has died in a wildfire burning in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range that officials believed was sparked by a man using a chainsaw.

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Heartbreaking reason Gann Fire victim refused to flee deadly flames revealed by neighbors

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Gann Fire destroys homes with one death confirmed. Sacramento’s top stories today

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Aircraft Drops Retardant on Growing Gann Fire

This footage, captured by fire officials, shows an aircraft dropping fire retardant on the blaze as gray smoke hovers around the scene.

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Calaveras County residents could get free prescription refills — here’s how

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Gann Fire Update: Arrest Made as Investigation Continues

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Gann Fire now 10,300+ acres as Calaveras mourns first death, Newsom declares emergency

More than 3,100 firefighters have steadily gained ground on the wildfire that has blackened more than 10,000 acres since Monday.

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Pittsburgh Public Schools start preparing staff for upcoming school year

Pittsburgh Public Schools has kicked off its 2026 Summer Leadership Academy, a three-day event aimed at preparing staff for the upcoming school year.

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The Search for Accountability in California's Wildfires

A new report blames Southern California Edison for the Eaton Fire, as the Palisades Fire case heads into its next phase.

Toxic underground fires are spreading at California landfills

The Los Angeles Times finds that residents near Chiquita Canyon are not the only ones suffering from heinous conditions near landfills.

California seeks $2.8M from Redding cement firm over 2023 Wonder Fire

California is suing CalPortland Co. for $2.8 million, alleging the cement maker's 'negligence' sparked the 2023 Wonder Fire near Redding.

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California's Eaton Fire cause by electrical discharge from utility company

The deadly Eaton Fire that devastated Southern California in 2025 was caused by equipment from the local utility company, investigators said Tuesday.

California’s catch-22: Who should pay when utilities’ power lines cause wildfires?

Simultaneously, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration was asking legislators to limit the financial liability of SoCal Edison and other investor-owned utilities when their equipment ignites wildfires, which have become an inescapable fact of Californians’ lives.

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Eaton Fire caused by Southern California Edison equipment, probe says

Investigators say electrical arcing from Southern California Edison equipment ignited the deadly Eaton Fire in January 2025.

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Washington, California wildfires spark air quality concerns

Wildfires near Spokane, Washington, have destroyed more than 800 buildings, and have sparked major air quality concerns. Meanwhile, blazes near Sacramento, California, threaten hundreds of homes. Rob Marciano reports.