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.
Changing winds provide hope in California wildfire battle
Fire officials say gusty winds are calming and giving them a chance to throw all their resources into boxing a California blaze that is scant miles from Lake Tahoe and neighboring Nevada.
Fire officials say gusty winds are calming and giving them a chance to throw all their resources into boxing a California blaze that is scant miles from Lake Tahoe and neighboring Nevada.
Brush fire in Lucas Valley mostly contained
A wildfire in Marin County's Lucas Valley prompted limited evacuations on Wednesday. Firefighters from multiple agencies gained the upper hand and have 80% containment on the 30-acre grassfire.
A wildfire in Marin County's Lucas Valley prompted limited evacuations on Wednesday. Firefighters from multiple agencies gained the upper hand and have 80% containment on the 30-acre grassfire.
Brush fire in Lucas Valley mostly contained
Forward progress has been stopped at a brush fire in Marin County on Wednesday. The Lassen Fire prompted authorities to order evacuations in Lucas Valley. Those orders have since been lifted.
Forward progress has been stopped at a brush fire in Marin County on Wednesday. The Lassen Fire prompted authorities to order evacuations in Lucas Valley. Those orders have since been lifted.
Cal Fire retardant drop on Lassen Fire burning in Marin County
The Lassen Fire broke out Thursday afternoon near Lucas Valley Road in Marin County.
The Lassen Fire broke out Thursday afternoon near Lucas Valley Road in Marin County.
Thick smoke from Caldor Fire envelops South Lake Tahoe
Thick smoke from the Caldor Fire enveloped the city of South Lake Tahoe, which was all but deserted during a summer week usually bustling with tourists.
Thick smoke from the Caldor Fire enveloped the city of South Lake Tahoe, which was all but deserted during a summer week usually bustling with tourists.
Regional air quality advisories issued for Thursday, Friday due to wildfire smoke
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued air quality advisories for Thursday and Friday because of wildfire smoke, but the levels of pollution are not expected to exceed federal health standards or prompt a Spare the Air alert.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued air quality advisories for Thursday and Friday because of wildfire smoke, but the levels of pollution are not expected to exceed federal health standards or prompt a Spare the Air alert.
Water overuse by Tahoe residents hinders firefighting efforts
Officials say evacuated Lake Tahoe residents who've left irrigation, garden hoses, and sprinklers actively running as they follow evacuation orders have sparked a water shortage on municipal systems.
Officials say evacuated Lake Tahoe residents who've left irrigation, garden hoses, and sprinklers actively running as they follow evacuation orders have sparked a water shortage on municipal systems.
COVID-19 sidelines 16 firefighters battling Caldor Fire
A COVID-19 outbreak has sidelined a strike team of 16 firefighters battling a massive blaze encroaching on South Lake Tahoe.
A COVID-19 outbreak has sidelined a strike team of 16 firefighters battling a massive blaze encroaching on South Lake Tahoe.
Berkeley's popular Echo Lake Camp appears intact
Many of the Camp Echo Lake buildings looked like they had survived the Caldor Fire, mostly unscathed.
Many of the Camp Echo Lake buildings looked like they had survived the Caldor Fire, mostly unscathed.
Firefighting expert discusses Lake Tahoe evacuations and the wildfire disaster unfolding around the state
KTVU's Heather Holmes and Andre Senior spoke with former FEMA Presidential Appointee Mark Neveau about the Caldor Fire burning near Lake Tahoe.
KTVU's Heather Holmes and Andre Senior spoke with former FEMA Presidential Appointee Mark Neveau about the Caldor Fire burning near Lake Tahoe.