Calaveras, CA– The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) to help California cover the costs of battling the Gann Fire in Calaveras County. FEMA Region 9 approved the grant after California submitted a request on August 4. The grant provides federal reimbursement for up to 75% of eligible firefighting costs for fires that threaten to become major disasters. “California is fully mobilized alongside our local and state partners to meet the challenges posed by the Gann Fire,” Governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement. Fire Management Assistance Grants are administered by FEMA to help state, local, tribal, and territorial governments respond to significant wildfires before they escalate into major disasters.