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Time-lapse video shows rapid spread of Gann Fire in Central California

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jonathan Lloyd, as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · August 7, 2026 · 1 min read

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A wildfire in Central California has burned a significant area of land. By Friday, the fire had spread to over 10,000 acres. The fire is believed to have started in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

Authorities have reported that evacuations were necessary due to the fire's rapid growth. A person was found dead in a burned home and several structures were destroyed. Further information about the fire and its investigation can be found through local news sources, including NBC Los Angeles.

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Category: safety · Published: August 7, 2026 · Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Time-lapse video shows rapid spread of Gann Fire in Central California

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