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The Caldor Fire, which started on the evening of August 14, has so far burned 149,684 acres in El Dorado County. The contained is 19 percent. Containment lines are at the head of the fire, the western edge.

The nighttime inversion layer returned bringing a reduction in fire spread, spotting, and visibility. Down-canyon winds and low humidity increased fire activity in Division D, the area south of Pollock Pines near Sly Park Road Firing operations continued in the eastern flanks, while firefighters took advantage of the slow easterly winds to improve control lines.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to widespread smoke from the Caldor Fire, the El Dorado Superior Court is under an emergency order to protect staff and court users.

The order allows the court to extend the last day for time not waived jury trials and for preliminary hearings through September 17. This allows people the Court flexibility in terms of pulling officers away from dealing with the state of emergency to come to court and testify. Also, many people in the County have been evacuated, displaced or have left their homes.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) is recommending visitors postpone any immediate travel plans to the area due to impacts from the Caldor Fire. The tourism agency representing both California and Nevada on the South Shore consulted with local authorities Thursday, including the City of South Lake Tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Fire personnel from Lake Valley Fire and the US Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) were called to the scene of an illegal bonfire above High Meadow Trail on Wednesday night at approximately 8:24 p.m.

The first responders were able to quickly put out the fire which LTBMU said was about 3' x 3'.

Two LTBMU patrol units were up in the area Thursday to look into the cause which is still under investigation.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Caldor Fire southwest of Lake Tahoe led to new evacuation orders and warnings (see below) but there no evacuation orders in the Lake Tahoe Basin at this time. As of Thursday evening, the fire has burned 139,510 acres and remains 12 percent contained.

The main fire spread was on the northeast side along Highway 50 and the
community of Strawberry. Low humidity and up-canyon winds contributed to

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - An Arizona man wanted in connection with a homicide was arrested Thursday after a high speed chase that reached speeds over 100 mph.

A white Cadillac passed by a license plate reader in Meyers that alerted law enforcement the vehicle was associated with a man wanted for homicide. The California Highway Patrol began pursuit and called ahead to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at 2:44 p.m. to let them know to expect the vehicle. It had turned east at the intersection of SR89 and SR 88.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. The City of South Lake Tahoe is outside the evacuation warning and order areas for the Caldor Fire, but they issued a local emergency proclamation Thursday to leverage federal and state resources in response to the Caldor Fire.

There are no evacuation orders currently in place for the Tahoe Basin. Many in the community are packing their emergency supply kit and coming up with an evacuation plan to prepare in case of fire. The South Tahoe Public Utility District reminds customers to turn off irrigation systems and outdoor hoses in the event of an evacuation.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County officials today announced the scheduled opening a Local Assistance Center (LAC) this Friday, August 27 to provide County and State services, information and resource referrals to individuals, families and businesses impacted by the Caldor fire.

“In these times of natural disaster, it can be overwhelming to know where to turn for help,” said Board of Supervisors chair, John Hidahl. “The LAC is a one-stop location to help our residents start the process of rebuilding their lives and livelihoods.”

Due to the hazardous conditions caused by the Caldor Fire, Phish has announced their two Lake Tahoe shows will not take place as planned. Originally scheduled to be at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena on August 31 and September 1, they will now play those two shows at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, Calif. on the same dates.

Tickets for the Lake Tahoe shows will automatically be honored on their respective days at Shoreline. Seating at these shows will be general admission, and please note different timing: 5:30 p.m. Doors Open/ 7:00 p.m. Show.

The Caldor Fire grew 384 acres in size during the day Wednesday and it is now 126,566 acres and 12 percent contained. Today the Northeast section of the fire continued to grow, adjacent to Highway 50 and Twin Bridges, due to up-canyon winds and spotting. Critical fuel conditions, steep and rugged terrain still present a challenge for firefighters.

Overall, the fire experienced slight growth throughout the day while firefighters worked to strengthen containment and control lines.

Lift Literature is celebrating the winners of its inaugural Summer Reading Challenge! This year’s challenge was sponsored by the San Francisco Giants, Lovin’ Lake Tahoe, Loan Officer Heather Topol with Guild Mortgage, Andrea Drew Consulting, and Aloha Ice Cream.

Over 80 students completed the challenge and read a combined total of 96,288 minutes! Lift Literature believes that all Tahoe kids should be excited and passionate readers.

Grand Prize Winners
Grant Prize winners won 4 tickets to see the San Francisco Giants. Winners were awarded by age category.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.

Last Log: http://southtahoenow.com/story/08/13/2021/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report

Added to that log after publication:

8/8
6:20 a.m. - Search and Rescue - US50 - MEDICAL AIDE SEARCH AND RESCUE AT RALSTON TRAIL

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 51 new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County since yesterday.

Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 662 cases - +2 - The 14-day new case rate is 59 with 435 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 2769 cases - +5 - The 14-day new case rate is 177 with 417 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 605 cases - +1 - The 14-day new case rate is 55 with 585 per 100,000 residents.
North County - 639 cases - +1 - The 14-day new case rate is 71 with 490 per 100,000 residents.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Food Bank will be in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, August 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The announcement is late as they weren't sure they could be able make it to town due to the Caldor Fire.

The food truck sets up in the parking lot of St. Theresa Catholic Church at 1041 Lyons Avenue in South Lake Tahoe from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. each fourth Wednesday. They bring fresh fruits and vegetables.

There is no information needed to get food.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Eric Church concerts at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena this weekend have been canceled due to smoke and unhealthy conditions from the Caldor Fire.

The concert has already been rescheduled for August 27 and 28, 2022.

"Due to public safety and the fires in the area, we are sorry to announce that we must postpone Eric Church with Paul Cauthen at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys scheduled for this Friday and Saturday, August 27 & 28," said the notice.

All tickets will be honored in 2022.

Nevada State Parks has been continuously monitoring the Caldor Fire, currently burning southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin. The fire has produced increasingly hazardous air quality for Northern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin. The air quality forecasts predict a continuation of these hazardous conditions through the upcoming week.

In an abundance of caution for our staff, visitors, and public safety personnel working to battle this fire, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park will close, beginning Monday August 23, 2021 and is anticipated to re-open Friday August 27, 2021, depending on conditions.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Caldor Fire is now 117,704 acres in size and firefighters have a nine percent containment line at the "heel" of the fire. Overall, activity at the Caldor Fire through the night remained moderate with some significant terrain-driven runs in Division W. The up-canyon southwest winds decreased and moderate humidity recovery allowed firefighters to engage in direct control tactics while advancing indirect line construction.

33,056 residents in the region remain evacuated from their homes.

With unprecedented smoke and unhealthy air filling the Lake Tahoe Basin, two area school districts have created policies to deal with students and school days when there is bad air quality.

Douglas County School District (DCSD) didn't have a plan in place for the first day of school Monday, with with AQI levels around 400 PM2.5, students were kept indoors. But by the end of day Superintendent Keith Lewis sent a letter to parents.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Caldor Fire is now 9 percent contained and has burned 114,166 acres since starting during the evening of August 14. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

The fire was active in the early portion of the day due to the inversion layer lifting rapidly which fed the fire. As the day progressed the weather improved which allowed crews to continue building containment lines throughout various areas of the fire.

During a coordinated law enforcement operation in South Lake Tahoe and Stateline on August 10, 11 people were arrested including four on federal drug and gun trafficking charges.

A federal grand jury returned three indictments on Aug. 19, charging four of those individuals with drug and gun crimes committed in and around South Lake Tahoe.

The Caldor Fire in El Dorado County southwest from Lake Tahoe is now measured at 106,562 acres and is 5 percent contained

Overnight downslope winds, low temperatures, and moderate humidity levels
aided in slowing fire spread. Crews continue to encounter heavy down and
drought-stressed fuels that are extremely receptive to spotting.

The Caldor Fire is now mapped at 104,309 acres and is now 5 percent contained.

The operational boundary of the Caldor Fire will be moving out to SR89 on Monday morning but there will be no new evacuation warnings or orders moving with it.

The eastern operation objective line was at Strawberry Creek, but with the fire moving in Kyburz, Calfire moved it out.

"We don't want to be fighting fire from 89," said fire managers during their evening recap Sunday. "We're just giving people room to fight the fire. We have no intention of letting the fire get to 89."

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the Caldor Fire looming to the west of us, the Dixie Fire to the north, and the recent Tamarack Fire to the south, its time to prepare should such an event come into the Lake Tahoe Basin.

The City of South Lake Tahoe has initiated its Emergency Operations Center and is providing the public with video updates each morning and evening. They can been seen on its Facebook page and website.