{"id":62915,"date":"2026-08-08T19:56:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T19:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/news\/62915\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T19:56:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T19:56:29","slug":"calaveras-county-man-aids-neighbors-checks-on-homes-after-gann-fire-destruction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/news\/62915\/","title":{"rendered":"Calaveras County man aids neighbors, checks on homes after Gann Fire destruction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Calaveras County man aids neighbors, checks on homes after Gann Fire destruction<\/p>\n

\"Denzen<\/a>ANGELS CAMP, Calif. \u2014<\/p>\n

As more residents return to areas impacted by the Gann Fire, one Calaveras County man is helping neighbors who have not yet been able to make it home.<\/p>\n

The Gann Fire, which started near Hogan Dam and Gann roads south of New Hogan Lake, had burned approximately 10,374 acres and was 47% contained as of 5:39 p.m. Friday. More than 1,600 state and local fire personnel were assigned to the fire, according to the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services.<\/p>\n

Several evacuation zones reopened Friday, while others were downgraded to warnings. Four zones remained under full evacuation orders.<\/p>\n

Chris Cobb stayed at his property as the fire approached. He described flames reaching roughly 60 feet and said he grabbed a hose to protect his home. Volunteer firefighters joined the effort and helped save the house. <\/p>\n

Cobb still suffered significant losses, including a 42-foot fifth-wheel trailer, a horse trailer, several structures and a pontoon boat inherited from his late father. <\/p>\n

Now, Cobb is helping neighbors who remain away from their properties by checking on homes, caring for animals and helping keep generators running. <\/p>\n

He has also had to deliver difficult news.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’m here. They can’t be here. So I might as well help as much as I can,\u201d Cobb said after describing telling one neighbor that his home did not survive. <\/p>\n

Calaveras County is asking returning residents to document fire damage. Agricultural and livestock losses should be reported to the county Agriculture, Weights & Measures Department at 209-754-6504. Structure and county road damage should be reported to the Building Department at 209-754-6380.<\/p>\n

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