Bridge Fire threatens communities in Sierra Foothills
The Bridge Fire near Auburn has burned 300 acres in Placer County and is 5% contained as of Monday. The fire started a day earlier and Cal Fire resources had to reposition from the ongoing Caldor Fire to minimize the impact of the new fire.
The Bridge Fire near Auburn has burned 300 acres in Placer County and is 5% contained as of Monday. The fire started a day earlier and Cal Fire resources had to reposition from the ongoing Caldor Fire to minimize the impact of the new fire.
Residents return to Lake Tahoe area as wildfire stalls
Thousands of people who fled South Lake Tahoe under threat of a wildfire were allowed to return as crews stalled the flames from advancing, but many shops remained dark Monday and the resort town's normally bustling streets remained quiet.
Thousands of people who fled South Lake Tahoe under threat of a wildfire were allowed to return as crews stalled the flames from advancing, but many shops remained dark Monday and the resort town's normally bustling streets remained quiet.
Spare the Air alert extended through Tuesday due to smog and wildfire smoke
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has extended a Spare the Air alert for smog and an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke through Tuesday.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has extended a Spare the Air alert for smog and an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke through Tuesday.
Evacuated South Lake Tahoe residents warned about roaming bears
Authorities are warning residents to watch for bears as they return to South Lake Tahoe homes from fire evacuations.
Authorities are warning residents to watch for bears as they return to South Lake Tahoe homes from fire evacuations.
South Lake Tahoe evacuations lifted, but Caldor Fire remains dangerous
Evacuation orders in South Lake Tahoe were lifted on Sunday as the Caldor Fire threat susuded. But officials warned other areas are still at risk because of low humidity and hot weather. Businesses near the lake meanwhile regroup after missing out on what would have been a busy Labor Day weekend.
Evacuation orders in South Lake Tahoe were lifted on Sunday as the Caldor Fire threat susuded. But officials warned other areas are still at risk because of low humidity and hot weather. Businesses near the lake meanwhile regroup after missing out on what would have been a busy Labor Day weekend.
South Lake Tahoe evacuation orders lifted
Mandatory evacuation orders near South Lake Tahoe have been downgraded to warnings as officials say the threat posed by the Caldor Fire is no longer as serious near Lake Tahoe. That change allowed residents to begin returning over Labor Day.
Mandatory evacuation orders near South Lake Tahoe have been downgraded to warnings as officials say the threat posed by the Caldor Fire is no longer as serious near Lake Tahoe. That change allowed residents to begin returning over Labor Day.
South Lake Tahoe residents can return as threat from Caldor Fire eases
Tens of thousands of people forced to flee South Lake Tahoe because of a California wildfire could begin to return to their homes. State fire officials say evacuation orders for the area were reduced to warnings as of 3 p.m. Sunday.
Tens of thousands of people forced to flee South Lake Tahoe because of a California wildfire could begin to return to their homes. State fire officials say evacuation orders for the area were reduced to warnings as of 3 p.m. Sunday.
First responder dies battling Dixie Fire
The second largest wildfire in California's history turned deadly Saturday. A first responder battling the Dixie Fire was killed, Cal Fire announced in an incident update Saturday night.
The second largest wildfire in California's history turned deadly Saturday. A first responder battling the Dixie Fire was killed, Cal Fire announced in an incident update Saturday night.
Favorable weather aids crews battling Caldor Fire; containment inches up
Cal Fire officials are urging people to avoid the Lake Tahoe Area during the Labor Day Weekend as the Caldor Fire continues to burn in the South Lake Tahoe area three weeks after it began.
Cal Fire officials are urging people to avoid the Lake Tahoe Area during the Labor Day Weekend as the Caldor Fire continues to burn in the South Lake Tahoe area three weeks after it began.
Lake Tahoe evacuees hopeful as Caldor Fire growth slows
Tens of thousands of South Lake Tahoe residents are watching hopefully this weekend for a chance to return home as firefighters make progress against a threatening California wildfire that has turned their thriving resort into a ghost town.
Tens of thousands of South Lake Tahoe residents are watching hopefully this weekend for a chance to return home as firefighters make progress against a threatening California wildfire that has turned their thriving resort into a ghost town.
Favorable weather aids crews battling Caldor Fire as containment ticks up to 32%
Tens of thousands of South Lake Tahoe residents are watching hopefully this weekend for a chance to return home as firefighters make progress against a threatening California blaze. Fire officials say lighter winds have helped keep the Caldor Fire from spreading northeast, although it remains only a few miles from Lake Tahoe. KTVU Fox 2's Jana Katsuyama reports.
Tens of thousands of South Lake Tahoe residents are watching hopefully this weekend for a chance to return home as firefighters make progress against a threatening California blaze. Fire officials say lighter winds have helped keep the Caldor Fire from spreading northeast, although it remains only a few miles from Lake Tahoe. KTVU Fox 2's Jana Katsuyama reports.
Dixie Fire now 55% contained, blaze still raging in Plumas and Lassen Counties
New evacuation orders were issued in Lassen County this week -- even as other people are being allowed to return home in Greenville. The Dixie Fire has now burned an area twice the size of Los Angeles.
New evacuation orders were issued in Lassen County this week -- even as other people are being allowed to return home in Greenville. The Dixie Fire has now burned an area twice the size of Los Angeles.
Tahoe region seeing tourism industry take a hit as the Caldor Fire burns
Labor Day weekend is typically a busy time in the Lake Tahoe region. But this year, because of the Caldor Fire, the region will be missing out on precious tourism dollars. Jiovanni Lieggi reports from Placerville.
Labor Day weekend is typically a busy time in the Lake Tahoe region. But this year, because of the Caldor Fire, the region will be missing out on precious tourism dollars. Jiovanni Lieggi reports from Placerville.
Better weather helping firefighters contain Caldor Fire
With winds finally turning in their favor, firefighters are throwing all their resources into boxing a California blaze that was scant miles from Lake Tahoe and neighboring Nevada.
With winds finally turning in their favor, firefighters are throwing all their resources into boxing a California blaze that was scant miles from Lake Tahoe and neighboring Nevada.
First flames, now fees: Tahoe evacuees report price-gouging
A rideshare company quoted a fee of more than $1,500 to be transported from the smoke-choked ski resort at Heavenly Valley to the Reno-Tahoe airport, about eight times the going rate. California law generally prohibits businesses from raising prices by more than 10% following a state or local emergency declaration.
A rideshare company quoted a fee of more than $1,500 to be transported from the smoke-choked ski resort at Heavenly Valley to the Reno-Tahoe airport, about eight times the going rate. California law generally prohibits businesses from raising prices by more than 10% following a state or local emergency declaration.
Calmer winds aid California firefighters but hot Labor Day weekend looms
There is some optimism and progress as winds eased on the fire’s western flank while in the northeast, despite gusty ridgetop winds, firefighters with bulldozers and shovels were steadily hacking out fire lines or burning away vegetation to box in the flames before they reached Tahoe.
There is some optimism and progress as winds eased on the fire’s western flank while in the northeast, despite gusty ridgetop winds, firefighters with bulldozers and shovels were steadily hacking out fire lines or burning away vegetation to box in the flames before they reached Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe is OK for now, but Caldor Fire not yet out
Better weather on Thursday helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, but fire commanders warned firefighters to be prepared for ongoing dangers.
Better weather on Thursday helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, but fire commanders warned firefighters to be prepared for ongoing dangers.
Cal Fire's Placerville basecamp is a miniature pop-up city
KTVU FOX 2's Brooks Jarosz reports from Placerville.
KTVU FOX 2's Brooks Jarosz reports from Placerville.
Thousands of Caldor Fire evacuees have been sheltering for as long as three weeks now
KTVU FOX 2's Brooks Jarosz reports from one of the eight evacuation centers for evacuees in the Calfor Fire in California and Nevada.
KTVU FOX 2's Brooks Jarosz reports from one of the eight evacuation centers for evacuees in the Calfor Fire in California and Nevada.
Longtime Tahoe resident discusses his "Go-Bag" as Caldor Fire rages
The Caldor fire in the Lake Tahoe Sierras is less than 10 miles from the Tahoe Basin. Residents near the town of Myers have been given evacuation warnings. KTVU's Frank Mallicoat spoke with long time Tahoe resident Kevin "Coop" Cooper who has his Go-Bag ready for when the evacuation order goes out.
The Caldor fire in the Lake Tahoe Sierras is less than 10 miles from the Tahoe Basin. Residents near the town of Myers have been given evacuation warnings. KTVU's Frank Mallicoat spoke with long time Tahoe resident Kevin "Coop" Cooper who has his Go-Bag ready for when the evacuation order goes out.