Old Gulch Fire Contained

100% containment declared at 6pm. Gov. Pete Wilson declares a state of emergency in Calaveras County. Fire crews are released to other fires across the state. 18,000 acres have burned. 3,600 firefighters are still on scene.

Map of the Old Gulch Fire, showing areas affected, hot spots, and staging locations in Calaveras and Tuolumne counties.
Map showing the Old Gulch Fire in California, with key locations, fire hotspots, and emergency services marked.
The image shows several fire trucks, including yellow fire engines, on a road surrounded by trees.
Map of the Old Gulch Fire, showing areas affected, hot spots, and staging locations in Calaveras and Tuolumne counties.
Map showing the Old Gulch Fire in California, with key locations, fire hotspots, and emergency services marked.
The image shows several fire trucks, including yellow fire engines, on a road surrounded by trees.