Barton Health suspends all services in South Lake Tahoe due to Caldor Fire

With the Caldor Fire’s continued progression toward the Tahoe Basin, and the urgent need for complete evacuation, ALL Barton services and medical offices are closed. These closures are in effect to ensure community safety and will last through at least Friday, September 3, including Barton Urgent Care and the relocated Emergency Department. For a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1.

All patients have been transferred, or are in the process of being transferred, to regional partner facilities and their families have been notified, said Barton Health Public Information Officer, Mindi Befu.

Patients with upcoming appointments will be contacted.

Updates will continue to be published on their website: BartonHealth.org.

"Our hearts are with our community and everyone affected by this fire and we extend our deep gratitude to the firefighters and first responders battling this blaze," said Befu.