New evacuation warning issued for Christmas Valley and Hope Valley

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Calfire has extended the evacuation order and evacuation warning information for the Caldor Fire and includes part of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

An evacuation warning has now been issued for Christmas Valley from SR89 west to Echo Summit, SR89 due west to Watershed Ridge and south to the Amador/El Dorado County line, SR89 south from Luther Pass Road to Picketts Junction on SR88, and west on SR88 to Kirkwood.

An evacuation order has now been issued for the area from Twin Bridges east to Echo Summit, from US50 south to the Amardor/Alpine County line and from US50 north to Flag Pole Peak.

New road closures: US50 closure has been extended east to Meyers at the US50/SR89 juntion.

Any residents evacuating should use US50 east. A Red Cross Shelter is open for those evacuating from the area at the Douglas County Community Center, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, Nev.

A mandatory evacuation order is defined as an immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. The area is lawfully closed to public access.

An evacuation warning is defined as a potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.

Safety Message:
The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. Please continue to adhere to road closures and any evacuation orders and warnings. A reminder to drive slowly and yield to emergency personnel in the area. There will be smoke in the respective areas as firefighters continue firefighting operations. If at any time you feel unsafe, please call 911.

This story will be updated as more information is made available.