Overview
- The Gann Fire started near Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road on the southeastern side of New Hogan Lake and expanded rapidly overnight across steep grass and brush.
- Acreage estimates differ widely, with early local updates reporting roughly 45–100 acres and a later report putting the blaze near 1,400 acres, and officials reported zero percent containment.
- Local authorities issued evacuation orders for multiple zones and the American Red Cross activated the Jenny Lind Community Center as an emergency shelter.
- Firefighters are attacking the fire from air and ground using helicopters that dip in the lake, air tankers dropping retardant, bulldozers and mutual‑aid crews, and a bulldozer rollover prompted personnel safety checks with no confirmed civilian injuries or structural losses.
- Road closures are in place on key routes and the fire’s fast uphill behavior over steep ranch terrain increases the near‑term risk to nearby homes, so residents should expect further evacuation or travel updates as crews assess conditions.