Caldor Fire: 82,444 acres, 0% contained - 245 structures destroyed

The fire perimeter of the Caldor Fire increased overnight, and so far 82,444 acres have burned and there is 0 percent contained.

Fire remained active in all areas overnight with short-range spotting and rollout continuing to increase the fire perimeter. Winds decreased during the evening hours and returned to a southerly flow allowing for continued growth in the Northeastern areas of the fire. Due to very dry receptive fuel beds, the vegetation is igniting easily throughout the fire area. The increase of relative humidity allowed for firing operations to help strengthen control and containment lines.

With historic drought conditions there is heavy dead and down fuels throughout the fire area. Northern California remains under Fuels and Fire Behavior Advisory. Due to ongoing damage assessment of the area the numbers of destroyed and damaged structures are subject to change.

Structures Threatened: 15,000
Structures Destroyed: 245
Structures Damaged: 13
Engines: 142 Water Tenders: 14 Helicopters: 20 Hand Crews: 29 Dozers: 22
Total Personnel: 1558
Air Tankers: Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

There has been an evacuation center set up by the Red Cross at the Douglas County Community Center. It opened Saturday at 8:00 a.m.

Highway 50 is closed in both directions from the Sly Park Road exit to Meyers. it is open between Meyers and Twin Bridges for local residents only who reside between Meyers and Twin Bridges. These residents will be subject to providing identification and proof of residency. No traffic will be
allowed west past Twin Bridges.