California secures federal assistance to support response to the TCU Lightning Complex Fire in Calaveras County

~ Sacramento, California - As the TCU Lightning Complex Fire continues to ravage Calaveras County, California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support local and state response efforts. Governor Gavin Newsom announced this news on Tuesday, emphasizing the importance of securing all available resources to fight this growing fire.

The TCU September Lightning Complex fires were ignited on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 as part of a statewide storm that saw over 9,000 lightning strikes. The fire has already burned more than 9,368 acres and is actively burning in Calaveras and Tuolumne counties. Several communities in Calaveras County are currently threatened by the fire, leading to the evacuation of over 300 residents and warnings for an additional 1,400.

To aid in response efforts, CAL FIRE has activated its Incident Management Team 6. The FMAG provided by FEMA will assist local, state, and tribal agencies in applying for a reimbursement of up to 75% of their eligible fire suppression costs.

Governor Newsom also announced the predeployment of firefighting resources to five counties in Northern California to support ongoing firefighting efforts. This includes new fires caused by lightning strikes.

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Residents are urged to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions in case of a fire in their area. This includes creating a wildfire action plan with evacuation routes and packing essential items in a go-bag. It is also important to sign up for local emergency alerts and stay informed about changing conditions.

In addition, Governor Newsom encourages residents to visit CalHeatScore.CalEPA.ca.gov for heat safety information specific to their area. For more information on fire safety and general preparedness, visit Ready.ca.gov.

In other news related to public safety, Governor Newsom has filed a request for a preliminary injunction to block the Trump Administration's order to extend the National Guard's deployment in Los Angeles through Election Day. This comes after a federal court ruled that Trump's use of the National Guard in Los Angeles is illegal.

The state has also predeployed firefighting resources to El Dorado, Nevada, Plumas, Sierra, and Trinity counties ahead of dangerous fire weather conditions. This is in addition to California's Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System, which remains available for emergency response support.

As California continues to battle wildfires and other natural disasters, Governor Newsom remains committed to securing necessary resources and taking proactive measures to protect the state and its residents.

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