South Lake Tahoe residents and visitors begin evacuations en masse
South Lake Tahoe was ordered to evacuate on Monday as the huge Caldor Fire in El Dorado County reached toward the mountain town. Traffic was clearly backed up as residents and visitors hit the road and fled.
South Lake Tahoe was ordered to evacuate on Monday as the huge Caldor Fire in El Dorado County reached toward the mountain town. Traffic was clearly backed up as residents and visitors hit the road and fled.
Bay Area air quality to improve as weather system pushes wildfire smoke out
Starting Monday, an upper trough will increase the presence of onshore winds that will push the smoke to the north and east, according to a Weather Service smoke model.
Starting Monday, an upper trough will increase the presence of onshore winds that will push the smoke to the north and east, according to a Weather Service smoke model.
Caldor Fire time-lapse video shows flames near Sierra at Tahoe ski lift
Time lapse video shows flames from the Caldor Fire overnight were not far from the ski lifts at the Sierra at Tahoe resort.
Time lapse video shows flames from the Caldor Fire overnight were not far from the ski lifts at the Sierra at Tahoe resort.
Evacuation warnings extended to South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe was put on an evacuation warning late Sunday as the Caldor Fire grew and moved closer to the mountain town.
South Lake Tahoe was put on an evacuation warning late Sunday as the Caldor Fire grew and moved closer to the mountain town.
Caldor Fire time lapse video shows flames near Tahoe ski lift
A video of the Caldor Fire shows the flames near the Sierra at Tahoe ski resort as the fire moves closer to South Lake Tahoe
A video of the Caldor Fire shows the flames near the Sierra at Tahoe ski resort as the fire moves closer to South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe under evacuation warning due to approaching fire
All of South Lake Tahoe was put under an evacuation warning Sunday as the massive Caldor Fire crept dangerously closer toward the mountain town.
All of South Lake Tahoe was put under an evacuation warning Sunday as the massive Caldor Fire crept dangerously closer toward the mountain town.
Caldor Fire evacuations spread through Tahoe area
The Caldor Fire prompted new evacuation orders and warnings on Sunday as the El Dorado County blaze moved closer to South Lake Tahoe
The Caldor Fire prompted new evacuation orders and warnings on Sunday as the El Dorado County blaze moved closer to South Lake Tahoe
Caldor Fire remains a threat against Tahoe region
While the threat of the Caldor Fire encroaching into south Lake Tahoe is still a big concern, it’s far from the only area under threat.
While the threat of the Caldor Fire encroaching into south Lake Tahoe is still a big concern, it’s far from the only area under threat.
Caldor Fire remains a threat towards Lake Tahoe
KTVU's Greg Liggins reports.
KTVU's Greg Liggins reports.
Wildfires infect Bay Area with poor air quality, Spare the Air alert extended through Sunday
As a result of smoke filled air from wildfires, doctors do recommend staying indoors with windows shut and central air systems on recirculate, but as long as you're not breathing the air for a straight 24 hours, experts say reactions will likely be minimal.
As a result of smoke filled air from wildfires, doctors do recommend staying indoors with windows shut and central air systems on recirculate, but as long as you're not breathing the air for a straight 24 hours, experts say reactions will likely be minimal.
Poor air quality cause for concern at this weekend's Santa Rosa Marathon
Thousands of people are signed up for two days of running in Santa Rosa: 5k and 10k races on Saturday and a half-marathon and full marathon on Sunday. The poor air quality is causing some concern.
Thousands of people are signed up for two days of running in Santa Rosa: 5k and 10k races on Saturday and a half-marathon and full marathon on Sunday. The poor air quality is causing some concern.
Tahoe air quality plummets far beyond 'hazardous,' Bay Area feels effects
The air quality in Lake Tahoe was three times worse on Friday than what officials consider to be hazardous conditions.
The air quality in Lake Tahoe was three times worse on Friday than what officials consider to be hazardous conditions.
Air quality deteriorates drastically
The poor air quality levels much of Northern California is experiencing from the wildfires has crept into the South Bay Friday. KTVU's Jesse Gary reports on health experts concerns from exposure to particulate matter.
The poor air quality levels much of Northern California is experiencing from the wildfires has crept into the South Bay Friday. KTVU's Jesse Gary reports on health experts concerns from exposure to particulate matter.
Caldor Fire hurts Tahoe tourism industry, delays start of schools
The Caldor Fire continues to menace the Lake Tahoe region. Businesses catering to tourists are closing up or fearing the loss of customers as the fire is upending Labor Day vacation plans. Some schools have also delayed their return to classrooms due to the fire's hazards.
The Caldor Fire continues to menace the Lake Tahoe region. Businesses catering to tourists are closing up or fearing the loss of customers as the fire is upending Labor Day vacation plans. Some schools have also delayed their return to classrooms due to the fire's hazards.
Caldor Fire advances on Lake Tahoe, new evacuations near Basin area
People living above the ridge of the Lake Tahoe Basin are being forced to evacuate due to the advancing Caldor Fire on Thursday.
People living above the ridge of the Lake Tahoe Basin are being forced to evacuate due to the advancing Caldor Fire on Thursday.
Caldor Fire advances on Lake Tahoe, new evacuations near Basin area
The Caldor Fire continues to get close to Lake Tahoe. Thousands of people are being forced to flee their homes and many more are preparing for the possibility of more mandatory evacuations.
The Caldor Fire continues to get close to Lake Tahoe. Thousands of people are being forced to flee their homes and many more are preparing for the possibility of more mandatory evacuations.
Caldor Fire advances on Lake Tahoe, new evacuations near Basin area
People living above the ridge of the Lake Tahoe Basin are being forced to evacuate due to the advancing Caldor Fire on Thursday.
People living above the ridge of the Lake Tahoe Basin are being forced to evacuate due to the advancing Caldor Fire on Thursday.
Crews struggle to stop Caldor Fire from bearing down on Lake Tahoe
A Northern California fire that gutted hundreds of homes advanced toward Lake Tahoe on Wednesday as thousands of firefighters tried to box in the flames, and a thick yellow haze of the nation’s worst air enveloped tourists.
A Northern California fire that gutted hundreds of homes advanced toward Lake Tahoe on Wednesday as thousands of firefighters tried to box in the flames, and a thick yellow haze of the nation’s worst air enveloped tourists.
Structures seen burning as quick-moving Jamestown Fire sweeps through Sonora
The Jamestown Fire started Thursday afternoon in Sorona, Calif.
The Jamestown Fire started Thursday afternoon in Sorona, Calif.
DC-10 makes drop on Caldor Fire
A DC-10 makes a retardant drop on the Caldor Fire around Noon on Thursday, August 26, 2021.
A DC-10 makes a retardant drop on the Caldor Fire around Noon on Thursday, August 26, 2021.