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Rain, lightning and wind through the Caldor Fire area overnight: 218,459 acres, 53% contained
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/10/2021 - 6:48am
Residents across the area of the Caldor Fire experienced some much needed light rainfall overnight along with forecasted lightning strikes and wind. The fire is at 53 percent containment, 218,459 acres in size.
East Zone
Bread & Broth to resume service on Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/09/2021 - 7:52pm
Event Date:
September 10, 2021 - 3:00pm
After having to close due to evacuation, Bread & Broth is resuming its regularly scheduled food distribution on Friday, September 10.
Bags of groceries (staples, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, breads and desserts) will be distributed to individuals and families from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Grace Hall.
Grace Hall is located at 1041 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe.
Next 24-72 hours critical for the Caldor Fire which remains at 53% contained
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/09/2021 - 7:05pm
Firefighters continue to strengthen the lines around the Caldor Fire, with a 53 percent containment line tonight on the fire which is now 218,405 acres in size.
During the nightly community meeting, fire commanders on both the west and the east side of the fire updated the public on a fire that will be tested over the next 72 hours. A Red Flag Warning goes into effect at 11:00 p.m. Thursday and goes until 11:00 p.m. Friday.
"The next forty-eight to seventy-two hours are critical for the success of control of this fire," the incident commander said from the west zone.
City of South Lake Tahoe opens its Campground by the Lake to Caldor Fire evacuees
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/09/2021 - 4:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As mandatory evacuation orders become downgraded to evacuation warnings in the City of South Lake Tahoe and now areas of the county, some neighborhoods remain under and order.
The City has been able to bring back a small staff to open the Campground by the Lake to serve as an evacuee shelter option until area orders have been lifted. Operations will start on Friday, September 10 at 8:00 a.m.
Only evacuees from the Caldor Fire will be able to stay in the campground. Instructions to secure a campsite are provided at the Campground Gatehouse upon arrival.
More areas on the South Shore have evacuation orders reduced to warnings
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/09/2021 - 12:30pm
Caldor Fire officials have sent out the notice many residents have been waiting for, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office has an automated message that residents in their area may return home.
The evacuation order has been downgraded to a warning for the areas of Meyers that are north of the traffic circle at Highway 50 and Highway 89. This includes the area of Pioneer trail from Meyers through Elks Club, Upper and Lower Apache, Keetak, Cornelien and all residences accessed from Saw Mill on the northern edge.
Be bear aware as you return from evacuation - secure property, do not feed or give them water
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/09/2021 - 7:53am
Residents and visitors returning to the South Lake and West Shore areas of Lake Tahoe should be aware that bears have been seeking out human food sources during the evacuation and taking advantage of the lack of human presence. As you approach your residence, look and listen carefully for signs that a bear has been or is in your home. If a bear is in your home, call 911. Do not attempt to chase it out yourself. Your safety is your responsibility.
Repair Your Home ASAP
Vote Center opens Friday at LTCC; Two ballot drop boxes available in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/09/2021 - 7:28am
On Tuesday, September 14, California voters head to the polls to decide on whether to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom. A "yes" vote is against Newsom and to remove him from office before the 2022 election, a "no" vote is for Newsom and to keep him as governor. There are 46 candidates vying to replace him for one year and this is the only item on the ballot.
Bread & Broth seeks donations to meet anticipated increase in food needs in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/09/2021 - 6:59am
Over eighteen months into the COVID-19 pandemic, those struggling financially from its impact are now facing the added burden of lost wages and evacuation costs due to the Caldor Fire. Bread & Broth is once again requesting financial support from the community to enable them to continue its mission to ease hunger for our neighbors in need.
Crews strengthening lines today on Caldor Fire in advance of high winds, chance of thunderstorms
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/09/2021 - 6:24am
The Caldor Fire has moved to 53 percent contained. The 15th largest fire in California history is now 217,946 acres in size. To the north, the Dixie Fire at 922,507 acres is the 2nd largest in the state's history (top single fire as the 2020 August Complex was a group of fires). That fire is 59 percent contained.
East Zone
Caldor Fire now 15th largest in California history at 217,859 acres
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 7:24pm
There was very little growth on the Caldor Fire Wednesday. It is now 217.859 acres and remains this evening at 50 percent contained. The Caldor Fire has now become the 15th largest in California history.
During the Caldor Fire community meeting this evening, Incident Commander Kyle Jacobsen said they don't want to pull the trigger with the forecasted winds and thunderstorm starting tomorrow and get some neighborhoods repopulated too quickly.
"we're doing everything we can to get you back in your homes," said Jacobsen.
Fire Weather Watch for Lake Tahoe Basin Thursday evening - Friday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 5:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Fire Weather Watch for the Lake Tahoe Basin and northeast California. They are forecasting thunderstorms and strong outflow winds Thursday night, then gusty winds and low humidity through Friday.
Harrah's and Harveys begin reopening phases Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 2:49pm
As the community returns and businesses start to reopen, Caesars Entertainment announced the schedule for gaming and hospitality at Harrah's and Harveys.
Operations will be phased in starting September 8. They had reduced operations due to supporting local emergency services, fire crews and essential staff.
Fire activity continues on the Caldor Fire which is now 217,568 acres, 50% contained
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 7:11am
The Caldor Fire remains at 50 percent contained this morning with a size of 217,568 acres.
East Zone
Overnight crews continued to work throughout the East Zone. In the Desolation Wilderness, specialized crews trained in Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics which are designed to create effective fire line using the lightest touch possible on the landscape, worked late into the night constructing hand line and mopping up. These self-contained crews will remain in the Wilderness, allowing them to maximize their time fighting fire
LTVA extends deadline for nonprofits to apply for $85,000 in grants from American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 6:39am
The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) has announced a deadline extension for local non-profit organizations to apply for funds resulting from the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament. Due to evacuations of the Caldor Fire, the new deadline is Monday, September 13, 5:00 p.m. (PT).
The application is available at: https://ltva.org/american-century-championship-donation-request-application/.
Caldor Fire reaches 50% containment, just over 217,000 acres in size as more residents return home
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/07/2021 - 8:18pm
The Caldor Fire grew to 217,007 acres Tuesday and is now 50 percent contained. Even when the containment is 100 percent, there can still be smoke and fire within the boundaries, fire officials said today during the daily briefing.
Just because there is a black line for containment doesn't mean its safe to go in, the fire managers said.
East Zone
"We want you back in the worst way," said Lake Valley Fire Chief Brad Zlendick. "We'll get you home soon."
COVID-19 cases for Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/07/2021 - 5:27pm
EL DORADO COUNTY
There have been 184 new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County since Friday.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 654 cases - +13 - The 14-day new case rate is 79 with 582 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 2767 cases - +36 - The 14-day new case rate is 269 with 633 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 598 cases - +17 - The 14-day new case rate is 72 with 766 per 100,000 residents.
North County - 646 cases - +9 - The 14-day new case rate is 199 with 684 per 100,000 residents.
Still not the time to visit South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/07/2021 - 4:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As some residents are now allowed back into their homes, there are still many residents under mandatory evacuation orders. Even those who are allowed home remain under evacuation warnings.
There is also a lot of smoke in the area, with hazardous air conditions in the forecast from not only the Caldor Fire, but also the Dixie Fire. When there is hazardous levels, N95 masks are the only ones to fully protect lungs.
Cascade to Meeks Trail Study Webinar is canceled due to evacuations and fire
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/07/2021 - 1:38pm
Due to the ongoing evacuations and emergency caused by the Caldor Fire, the State Route 89 Trail Study webinar scheduled for September 14, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. has been canceled.
"Our thoughts are with the thousands of displaced residents during this extremely stressful time. We are grateful for all the heroic efforts of firefighters and other emergency personnel working to protect our communities," organizers said in a press release.
Please stay alert for updates on the West Shore Tahoe Trail webinar rescheduling.
Evacuation orders lifted in county for Al Tahoe Blvd. to east of Elks Club Drive; warnings remain
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/07/2021 - 12:22pm
Good news for more residents of the South Shore, with evacuations orders lifted for the county neighborhoods from Al Tahoe Boulevard to just east of Elks Club Drive.
Evacuation orders have been lifted, though evacuation warnings remain.
South and North Upper Truckee and Meyers remain under evacuation orders at this time.
There will be another daily 5:00 p.m. community meeting hosted by Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado unit on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CALFIREAEU/. This will include daily news from the west and east sides of the fire.
New South Lake Tahoe company offering free afternoon childcare for returning evacuees
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/07/2021 - 8:32am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new local company is offering two weeks of free childcare for families returning from evacuation. CodeFu is a company started in the Bay Area in 2015 and is now based in Stateline.
They are an after school coding enrichment program.
Fill out this form to join in on the free two weeks from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. from September 13 to 24.
They are searching for location(s) to hold the program, depending on how many sign up.
Firefighters continue to strengthen containment line - Caldor Fire now 49% contained, 216,646 acres
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/07/2021 - 7:01am
The Caldor Fire is now 49% contained and 216,646 acres in size, almost 300 acres more since Monday afternoon.
East Zone
Overnight, multiple crews continued to work throughout the East Zone of the Fire. Suppression Modules worked late into the night mopping up and constructing hand lines near Ralston Lake in the Desolation Wilderness and remained in the area overnight; in doing so, these specially trained firefighters will be in place to continue their work early this morning.
Letter: 1,000 National Guard fire fighters are not enough
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/07/2021 - 6:45am
As I gaze out the window from my Lake Tahoe home into the smoky abyss that has engulfed our usually crystal-clear sky, I wonder how we came to the current pyrogenic apocalypse and if it could have been prevented? I certainly understand the current drought conditions that precipitated the possibility of dangerous fire conditions, but I have a hard time understanding why our elected representatives failed to prepare for the catastrophic wildfires that now are ravaging our forests and polluting our air.
Caldor Fire Monday evening update: 48% contained, 216,358 acres
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/06/2021 - 6:31pm
The Caldor Fire did not grow during the day Monday and firefighters were able to get the containment line to 48 percent. To date, 216,358 acres have burned.
East Zone
Fire Fighters continued their hard work throughout the entire East Zone as they performed aggressive direct fire attack and mop up. An additional Wildfire Module was inserted today in the Desolation Wilderness, bringing the total to two. These specialized crews can operate in the wilderness for up to 14 days unsupported.
Barton given go-ahead for reopening emergency room and acute services
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/06/2021 - 6:10pm
Barton Health has announced the reopening of its Emergency Department and acute care services Monday after the California Department of Public Health and Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development approved the reopening. They had been closed after evacuating due to the Caldor Fire.
Effective immediately, community members can receive treatment at Barton Emergency Department including advanced life support services for emergency needs. Emergency imaging and laboratory services are available.
Current services:
Barton Memorial Hospital
2170 South Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Body found floating in Lake Tahoe Monday afternoon
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/06/2021 - 5:43pm
UPDATE: The man whose body was found in Lake Tahoe on September 9 has been identified as 77-year-old Manouchehr Tajeran who was a resident of South Lake Tahoe. His family has been notified.
Cause of death is drowning, manner of death has been accidental according to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - First responders are at the shore of Lake Tahoe after a person was found floating in the lake Monday afternoon.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District will begin classes when all neighborhoods repopulated
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/06/2021 - 3:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the community starts to return to South Lake Tahoe, Meyers and Christmas Valley, the question on the minds of many parents is, when do my children return to school?
Community Disaster Resource Center back up and running for Caldor Fire - seeking donations and finding those in need
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/06/2021 - 10:39am
The Community Disaster Resource Center (CDRC) is once again in use as the community comes back together after evacuation from the Caldor Fire.
Monday morning Caldor Fire Update: 216,358 acres and 44% contained
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/06/2021 - 8:25am
Firefighters continued to work tirelessly throughout the night, patrolling and holding the fire at current perimeters. Crews continued the aggressive direct attack, mop up, and building upon previously constructed handline.
In the areas of upper and lower Echo Lake, the fire activity was minimal. The crews continued mop up and patrol.
In Meyers and Christmas Valley, the fire continued to creep and smolder in the interior sections. Crews mopped up and improved the containment line in addition to patrolling around the structures.
Barton Health reopens with limited services
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/06/2021 - 7:31am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the repopulation of the city of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline and Zephyr Cove communities, Barton Health is providing medical services to the community.
Services include:
Barton Urgent Care
24/7 Urgent Care Services until Barton Emergency Department opens
155 Highway 50, Stateline, NV
775.589.8901
Barton Medical Offices
Virtual/phone visits for most service lines
MyChart communication for all service lines
South Lake Tahoe garbage collection resumes Monday; Additional drop off locations set up
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/06/2021 - 7:07am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Refuse collection service will resume in the repopulated area of the South Shore on Monday, September 6. Many customers of South Tahoe Refuse will have spoiled food and/or garbage due to the evacuation and are offering a solution before collection days. Bears and other wildlife will be extremely active as residents return, so a reminder to not put any food-related garbage out on the curb until the morning of collection day.
They are offering free temporary drop-off locations for household garbage and spoiled food only:
Slight chance of rain this week in South Lake Tahoe as highs remain in the 80s
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/05/2021 - 9:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Plan for prolonged periods of poor air quality due to smoke from the Dixie and Caldor fires in the Lake Tahoe Basin and western Nevada until fire activity is greatly diminished.
Smoke will fill portions of the Tahoe Basin and settle into some western Nevada valleys during the overnight and early morning hours. Lighter winds through the weekend may limit smoke dispersion in the afternoons and evenings which would allow smoke to linger in valley locations.
Sunday evening Caldor Fire update: It remains at 215, 400 acres and now 44% contained
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/05/2021 - 7:03pm
The Caldor Fire, which started back on Saturday, August 14, remains at 215, 400 acres and is now 44 percent contained.
East Zone
Firefighters continue to make progress around all portions of the East Zone. Due to the outstanding work of the crews and their aggressive mop-up, firefighters were able to add a good amount of containment line today.
Evacuation Orders for South Lake Tahoe city limits were downgraded to an Evacuation Warning at 3:00 p.m. today. They hope to get other neighborhoods in the county portion of the South Shore opened in next couple of days.
Message from STPUD on returning to South Lake Tahoe homes
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/05/2021 - 2:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When it becomes safe to return home after the Caldor Fire, please flush your waterline by running an outdoor hose bib for a few minutes or until the water runs clear. Water that has remained in your home’s plumbing during evacuation periods can result in taste or odor issues. To resolve this issue, run each of your inside taps for a minute.
South Lake Tahoe city residents can return home after mandatory orders lifted, county must wait
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/05/2021 - 2:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Less than a week after being forced from their homes due to the encroaching Caldor Fire, some residents of South Lake Tahoe are able to return home as of 3:00 p.m. Sunday. Mandatory evacuation orders are being lifted, but the area will still be in a yellow zone and be aware at all times of the news about the Caldor Fire (to see current evacuation map, visit HERE).
Go Fund Me set up for local ski patroller who lost Sierra Pines home in Caldor Fire
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/05/2021 - 11:18am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Caldor Fire did a lot of damage and destroyed homes in the Sierra-at-Tahoe area near Echo Summit one week agao. One of those homes belonged to Jim Bitner, a fixture at the ski resort and in the community.
Bitner's friends have set up a fire recovery GoFundMe account to assist him during this difficult time.
Growth has slowed on the Caldor Fire: 43% contained, 215,400 acres burned
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/05/2021 - 9:01am
The Caldor Fire in El Dorado County is now 214,112 acres in size and 43 percent contained.
East Zone
Firefighters will continue their aggressive direct firefighting tactics and mop up operations in all areas of the fire. Last night, fire behavior was minimal to moderate, and crews held the fire within containment lines.
Some areas see devastation from Caldor Fire over the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/05/2021 - 8:11am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - While all homes in the Lake Tahoe Basin have survived the Caldor Fire, homes from Echo Summit to Twin Bridges, and further west have not been so lucky. Assessment is ongoing and, to date, teams have accessed about 80 percent of the homes in the burned areas. On the west of side of the fire in Grizzly Flats, hundreds of homes didn't not survive.
Weekly recap of COVID-19 for counties around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/04/2021 - 10:19pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Weekly roundup of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in counties around Lake Tahoe, except for El Dorado County which is a daily update.
EL DORADO COUNTY
There have been 71 new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County since Friday.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 654 cases - +3 - The 14-day new case rate is 82 with 604 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 2767 cases - +20 - The 14-day new case rate is 272 with 640 per 100,000 residents.
After 21 days, the Caldor Fire is 43% contained, 214,112 acres in size
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/04/2021 - 6:25pm
Douglas County residents have been able to return to their homes at Lake Tahoe, but South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Christmas Valley and Tahoma residents remain evacuated.
Containment lines are around 43 percent of the fire, meaning a line is around that much of the perimeter, not that the fire is 43 percent extinguished. There are still some areas within the boundary that are burning.
Since the fire started three weeks ago, 214,112 acres have burned. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
East End Report
Douglas County Community and Senior Center moving back to normal services
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/04/2021 - 5:55pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Community & Senior Center (DCCSC) will be an active evacuation center for Douglas County and Alpine County residents through the Labor Day Weekend. As of Friday there was one person housed at this center which was operated by Douglas County Emergency Management and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). All South Lake Tahoe evacuees from the Calder Fire were moved to the Reno Sparks Convention Center.
Caldor Fire and wildlife, what to do as we return home to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/04/2021 - 1:54pm
Soon we'll all be returning to our Lake Tahoe homes. No doubt we'll have a lot to mentally digest as we return.
Residents of Douglas County can return home after mandatory evacuation orders removed.
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/04/2021 - 12:09pm
Mandatory evacuation downgraded to precautionary evacuation warning in Douglas County, though South Lake Tahoe, Meyers and Christmas Valley are still closed. There is one grocery store open at the south end of the lake, Safeway at Round Hill. It is suggested getting essentials before returning as lines are long and hours are shortened due to staffing levels.
Effective: September 4, 2021, 1:00 PM.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE NO LONGER MANDATORY BUT REMAIN ON WARNING
Upper Kingsbury (South)
Upper Kingsbury (North)
Central Kingsbury
Lower Kingsbury
Letter: Why we stay behind
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/03/2021 - 9:44pm
Why would utility workers stay behind during these deadly, destructive fires? We pack our families and send them away and we stay behind. We say goodbye to our families and pets, not knowing when we would see them again, or if our home will be there in the end, or when resolution will finally come.
Why?
Lake Tahoe students displaced by Caldor Fire can enroll in Carson City Schools while evacuated
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/03/2021 - 9:28pm
The ravaging toll of wildfires have caused thousands of residences and families in the Lake Tahoe communities to evacuate their homes and be displaced to shelters throughout northern Nevada. The Carson City School District is inviting all evacuated families in Carson City with school-aged children to enroll their students through the McKinney-Vento Students in Transition program.
Board of Supervisors hold special meeting focused on recovery efforts for the Caldor Fire.
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/03/2021 - 9:17pm
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors today announced it will hold a
special Board meeting on September 10th, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss County initiatives to address the impact of the Caldor Fire and plans to begin the recovery process. It will be held on Zoom and in person in Placerville (instructions here).
The Board will receive reports from the Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services, the County Assessor, the Registrar of Voters, the Treasurer-Tax Collector, and Environmental Management in regards remediation and
Friday night Caldor Fire: 32% contained, 213,270 acres burned
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/03/2021 - 8:53pm
More residents on the western end of the Caldor Fire were able to return home Friday, the first time in almost three weeks for some of them. As of Friday evening, the fire has burned 213,270 acres and is 32 percent contained.
East Zone
Multiple arrests in South Lake Tahoe during mandatory evacuations
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/03/2021 - 4:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Multiple law enforcement agencies have been in South Lake Tahoe since the Caldor Fire started its eastward surge toward the lake. They assisted with evacuations after the orders were issued on Sunday and Monday, and since then have been on neighborhood patrol looking for those who chose to stay in town for nefarious reasons.
Law enforcement is working 24/7 to keep the community safe while residents are gone.
There have been several arrests this week of South Lake Tahoe residents caught looting during a mandatory evacuation order.
City of South Lake Tahoe seeks Federal Major Disaster Declaration to open funds for residents
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/03/2021 - 4:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe is requesting that the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) to continue to request from the White House a Federal Major Disaster Declaration and approve California Disaster Assistance Act funding.
President Biden approved a Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance on Sept. 1, but South Lake Tahoe City Manager wants the further request as it would allow for evacuated residents and public agencies to apply for federal assistance once approved.
Tourism bureaus and U.S. Coast Guard asking visitors to stay away from Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/03/2021 - 8:11am
Even though the Caldor Fire continues to burn on the south shore of Lake Tahoe, the northern end of the lake is open and visitors could try and visit this Labor Day Weekend. It will not be safe on the water with limited resources able to respond to emergencies.
Crews taking advantage of weather, Caldor Fire now 29% contained after 212,907 acres burn
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/03/2021 - 7:10am
Overall activity on the Caldor Fire decreased overnight due to moderate humidity recovery and a decrease in winds. Firefighters took advantage of these favorable conditions to build more control line and work direct along the northern edge of the fire. Spot fires from the wind event two days ago continue to be found and firefighters engaged when safe to do so. Minimal fire growth occurred in the Kirkwood area. Today crews will work to tie in more control line and mop up.
