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Gann Fire: School closures Wednesday, homes burn and evacuations remain in effect

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    CALAVERAS COUNTY (KCRA) — A 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.

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Fire 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 efforts
The 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 evacuations
Evacuation 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.

Evacuation Centers

An 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 medication
Extra clothing
Pillows and blankets
Hygiene supplies
Important documents
Diapers, formula and toys for children
The 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.

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Stag shot dead in Richmond Park after picnic attack, as officials warn against feeding deer

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(CNN) — A stag at one of London’s royal parks has been shot dead by a wildlife officer after injuring a man who was having a picnic, as park authorities warn against feeding the animals.The Royal Parks charity, which manages Richmond Park, where the incident took place over the weekend, warned that human behavior is endangering the lives of the deer who have resided there for centuries.The charity, which manages several parks and green spaces in London, including Hyde Park, Green Park and Regent’s Park, said the man was injured “after the stag approached his picnic group looking for food.” The man’s injuries weren’t life-changing or life-threatening, police said.“Sadly, the stag’s behaviour meant that it had to be put down as it was deemed to be a danger to visitors,” Royal Parks said in a statement on Instagram. “We suspect that this particular stag may have learnt to associate visitors with food. If visitors follow our advice and do not feed or interfere with the deer, it is highly unlikely that they will exhibit this type of behaviour.”A spokeswoman for the Royal Parks confirmed to CNN that the stag was shot dead by one of the charity’s wildlife officers.The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to the scene by the London Ambulance Service (LAS) just before 6:30 p.m. (1:30 p.m. ET) on Saturday.“Officers attended alongside LAS and found a man, aged in his 60s, with wounds to his chest,” the Met Police said in an email to CNN. “The man was taken to hospital where his injuries were assessed as non-life-changing or life-threatening.”‘Dangerous’ behaviorThe Royal Parks said it was “shocked and alarmed” to see images and videos of people feeding the deer in nearby Bushy Park, which the charity also manages, since the weekend.“This is highly dangerous behaviour,” the statement continued. “Deer in Bushy Park and Richmond Park are wild animals and should never be fed, approached or touched. Repeated feeding can cause deer to lose their natural wariness of people and seek out food from visitors, creating risks for both people and wildlife. Getting this close, and offering food, puts people at real risk of serious injury.”The history of Richmond Park’s wild red and fallow deer is a long one. Charles I brought his court to nearby Richmond Palace in 1625 to escape the plague in London. He transformed the landscape into a hunting park, introducing the animals in 1637.Visitors are explicitly warned with clearly marked signs not to feed the 630-strong herd and keep well away from the animals. The same applies to Bushy Park, which is home to 320 deer. The two parks cover 3,600 acres (5.6 square miles) between them.Visitors are advised to keep at least 50 meters (164 feet) away from the deer, never feed or touch them and if one approaches you to put food and packaging out of sight and move away slowly and calmly.Visitors have been asked to report anyone putting themselves or the animals at risk to police.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.
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