Dossier
Calaveras County
Coverage of Calaveras County in the Nexus archive.
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- Calaveras Co. wildfire prompts state of emergency, school cancellations
A wildfire in Calaveras County has burned over 6,400 acres and destroyed two homes, prompting a state of emergency and school cancellations. Approximately 1,400 people are under evacuation orders, with another 1,400 residents advised to prepare to leave.
- Gann Fire grows to 3,700 acres as fast-moving flames force evacuations to expand
The Gann Fire in Calaveras County, northern California, has burned 3,700 acres. Firefighters are battling the flames as evacuations expand.
- 31-year-old Campbell man drowns in Central California lake
A 31-year-old Campbell man drowned in Lake Tulloch, Calaveras County, after becoming fatigued while swimming back from an island. He was not wearing a personal floatation device, and his body was recovered using a remotely operated underwater vehicle.