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Calaveras Co. wildfire prompts state of emergency, school cancellations
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· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway At least two homes have been destroyed and over 6,400 acres have been burned.
A state of emergency has been declared in Calaveras County due to a wildfire. The fire has burned a significant amount of land and damaged homes. At least two homes have been destroyed and over 6,400 acres have been burned.
Many residents are affected, with some under evacuation orders and others warned to be prepared to leave. Further details about the wildfire are available from Gov. Gavin Newsom's office and local news sources, including the number of people under evacuation orders and those preparing to evacuate.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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