Valley Springs Man Arrested for Starting Now 10,000 Acre Gann Fire
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- mercurynews.comseen 8 Aug, 20:58description edited
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A suspect has been arrested in connection with the Gann Fire that has scorched more than 10,000 acres in the Sierra Nevada foothills and now ranks as the state’s fifth biggest blaze of the year, authorities announced Wednesday.The blaze has scorched more than 10,000 acres in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
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- 6 Aug, 00:39Valley Springs Man Arrested for Starting Now 10,000 Acre Gann Fire1 outlet
- 7 Aug, 10:06Body Found In CA Wildfire1 outlet
- 10 Aug, 09:29California's Gann Fire Now 72% Contained1 outlet
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How it spread - 17 original reports
Thu, 6 August 2026
4 reports- thepinetree.net00:39first to report
San Andreas, CA…CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers arrested Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, of Valley Springs, on Monday, August 3, 2026, following an origin and cause investigation into the Gann Fir…
- mercurynews.com01:20edited after publishing
The blaze has scorched more than 10,000 acres in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
- mymotherlode.com01:21
A 65-year-old man was arrested after investigators determined the Calaveras County wildfire was caused by reckless actions.
- thepinetree.net03:26
San Andreas, CA…CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers arrested Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, of Valley Springs, on Monday, August 3, 2026, following an origin and cause investigation into the Gann Fire in C…
Fri, 7 August 2026
9 reports- iheart.com10:06
A body was found in a home burned by the Gann Fire in Angels Camp, California. Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, was arrested for allegedly starting the fire with spark-producing equipment. The fire has burned over 10,000 acres, destroyed 18 structures, and injured a firefighter.
- iheart.com10:06
A body was found in a home burned by the Gann Fire in Angels Camp, California. Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, was arrested for allegedly starting the fire with spark-producing equipment. The fire has burned over 10,000 acres, destroyed 18 structures, and injured a firefighter.
- iheart.com10:06
A body was found in a home burned by the Gann Fire in Angels Camp, California. Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, was arrested for allegedly starting the fire with spark-producing equipment. The fire has burned over 10,000 acres, destroyed 18 structures, and injured a firefighter.
- iheart.com10:06
A body was found in a home burned by the Gann Fire in Angels Camp, California. Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, was arrested for allegedly starting the fire with spark-producing equipment. The fire has burned over 10,000 acres, destroyed 18 structures, and injured a firefighter.
- iheart.com10:06
A body was found in a home burned by the Gann Fire in Angels Camp, California. Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, was arrested for allegedly starting the fire with spark-producing equipment. The fire has burned over 10,000 acres, destroyed 18 structures, and injured a firefighter.
- iheart.com10:06
A body was found in a home burned by the Gann Fire in Angels Camp, California. Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, was arrested for allegedly starting the fire with spark-producing equipment. The fire has burned over 10,000 acres, destroyed 18 structures, and injured a firefighter.
- iheart.com11:30
A body was found in a home burned by the Gann Fire in Angels Camp, California. Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, was arrested for allegedly starting the fire with spark-producing equipment. The fire has burned over 10,000 acres, destroyed 18 structures, and injured a firefighter.
- iheart.com15:15
A body was found in a home burned by the Gann Fire in Angels Camp, California. Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, was arrested for allegedly starting the fire with spark-producing equipment. The fire has burned over 10,000 acres, destroyed 18 structures, and injured a firefighter.
- The Guardian World19:25
Police arrested Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, in connection with the Gann fire, which has burned more than 15 sq miles in Calaveras county 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. Police arrested Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, in connection with the Gann fire, which has destroyed seven buildings, scorched more than 15 sq miles in Calaveras county and killed a well-known...
Mon, 10 August 2026
4 reports- iheart.com09:29
The Gann Fire in Northern California is now 72% contained after burning over 10,000 acres and causing one death. A 65-year-old man, Herbert Wayne Smith, is charged with starting the fire. Cooler weather is aiding firefighting efforts. The fire has destroyed several structures, including homes.
- iheart.com09:29
The Gann Fire in Northern California is now 72% contained after burning over 10,000 acres and causing one death. A 65-year-old man, Herbert Wayne Smith, is charged with starting the fire. Cooler weather is aiding firefighting efforts. The fire has destroyed several structures, including homes.
- iheart.com09:29
The Gann Fire in Northern California is now 72% contained after burning over 10,000 acres and causing one death. A 65-year-old man, Herbert Wayne Smith, is charged with starting the fire. Cooler weather is aiding firefighting efforts. The fire has destroyed several structures, including homes.
- iheart.com09:29
The Gann Fire in Northern California is now 72% contained after burning over 10,000 acres and causing one death. A 65-year-old man, Herbert Wayne Smith, is charged with starting the fire. Cooler weather is aiding firefighting efforts. The fire has destroyed several structures, including homes.