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.
Former FEMA official discusses incredible rate of spread of Caldor Fire
KTVU's Frank Somerville spoke with former FEMA Presidential Appointee Mark Neveau during the 10 O'Clock News on Monday, August 30, 2021.
KTVU's Frank Somerville spoke with former FEMA Presidential Appointee Mark Neveau during the 10 O'Clock News on Monday, August 30, 2021.
Ski resorts pitch in to help fight Caldor Fire; 5 injuries reported
Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort on the east side of South Lake Tahoe is among those working with fire crews by using snow blowers to pump moisture onto the mountains, key infrastructure and into the air.
Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort on the east side of South Lake Tahoe is among those working with fire crews by using snow blowers to pump moisture onto the mountains, key infrastructure and into the air.
High winds could push Caldor Fire into South Lake Tahoe
Firefighters continue their unrelenting efforts as flames push perilously close to South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday.
Firefighters continue their unrelenting efforts as flames push perilously close to South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday.
High winds threaten to whip up flames approaching Lake Tahoe
A day after an explosive wildfire emptied a resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, a huge firefighting force braced for strong winds Tuesday as some residents in neighboring Nevada were ordered to evacuate.
A day after an explosive wildfire emptied a resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, a huge firefighting force braced for strong winds Tuesday as some residents in neighboring Nevada were ordered to evacuate.
Caldor Fire wipes out homes in Twin Bridges as flames inch closer to South Lake Tahoe
Flames from the Caldor Fire edged closer to the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, after it bore down on homes and businesses — anything in its path, in neighboring Twin Bridges on Sunday.
Flames from the Caldor Fire edged closer to the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, after it bore down on homes and businesses — anything in its path, in neighboring Twin Bridges on Sunday.
Damage From Caldor Fire Seen in Twin Bridges as state of emergency declared
After the Caldor Fire burned through Twin Bridges, Craig Philpott posted video that shows burnt trees and damaged property along Sierra Pines Road and Mount Ralston Road. (Credit: Craig Philpott via Storyful)
After the Caldor Fire burned through Twin Bridges, Craig Philpott posted video that shows burnt trees and damaged property along Sierra Pines Road and Mount Ralston Road. (Credit: Craig Philpott via Storyful)
Caldor Fire burns toward South Lake Tahoe
Firefighters braced for a difficult day of combating the Caldor Fire as strong winds whipped flames and embers toward South Lake Tahoe, which was ordered yesterday to evcuate. Plus, an update on the effort to protect Christmas Valley near Highway 50.
Firefighters braced for a difficult day of combating the Caldor Fire as strong winds whipped flames and embers toward South Lake Tahoe, which was ordered yesterday to evcuate. Plus, an update on the effort to protect Christmas Valley near Highway 50.
Camp Sacramento survives fire, but fate of Berkeley's Echo Lake Camp is unknown
There's no word yet on the level of damage at at Berkeley's Echo Lake Camp. But Berkeley's mayor tweeted Monday night that they hope to assess the grounds on Tuesday.
There's no word yet on the level of damage at at Berkeley's Echo Lake Camp. But Berkeley's mayor tweeted Monday night that they hope to assess the grounds on Tuesday.
EXPLAINER: Around Tahoe, special places await a fire’s fate
Because the region means so much to so many, the Caldor Fire has captured the attention of Californians and others with a special connection to the region like no other in recent memory.
Because the region means so much to so many, the Caldor Fire has captured the attention of Californians and others with a special connection to the region like no other in recent memory.
Caldor Fire evacuation orders expand to Lake Tahoe's south shores
Mandatory evacuation orders were issued that extend to the south side of Lake Tahoe on Monday morning.
Mandatory evacuation orders were issued that extend to the south side of Lake Tahoe on Monday morning.