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  1. Agency oversees firefighting operations in Calaveras County.
  2. A fire started near Hogan Dam in Calaveras County, causing smoke to affect both Calaveras and Amador counties.
  3. Smith was arrested near the Gann Fire site, and FEMA approved federal funding for California following the fire.

Reckless use of equipment caused a fire in Calaveras County involving Herbert Wayne Smith.

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Aug 1
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Reckless use of equipment caused a fire in Calaveras County involving Herbert Wayne Smith.

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