IN PHOTOS: Caldor Fire Explodes In El Dorado County
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GRIZZLY FLATS - AUGUST 18: Homes along Tyler Drive near Walt Tyler Elementary School, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, in Grizzly Flats, Calif. The area was destroyed in the Caldor Fire. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
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GRIZZLY FLATS - AUGUST 18: Walt Tyler Elementary School, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, in Grizzly Flats, Calif. The area was destroyed in the Caldor Fire. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
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GRIZZLY FLATS - AUGUST 18: Downed lines along Capps Crossing Road, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, in Grizzly Flats, Calif. The area was destroyed in the Caldor Fire. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
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GRIZZLY FLATS - AUGUST 18: The aftermath of the Caldor Fire at Cumbra Lane, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, in Grizzly Flats, Calif. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
Residents of El Dorado County watch the smoke plume along Highway 50 during the Caldor Fire near Pollock Pines, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. (David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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GRIZZLY FLATS - AUGUST 18: Walt Tyler Elementary School, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, in Grizzly Flats, Calif. The area was destroyed in the Caldor Fire. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
The Caldor Fire as seen from Mormon Emigrant Trail on Wednesday (Aug. 18) morning.
The Caldor Fire as seen from Mormon Emigrant Trail on Wednesday (Aug. 18) morning.
The Caldor Fire as seen from Mormon Emigrant Trail on Wednesday (Aug. 18) morning.
A hillside burns during the Caldor Fire along Mormon Emigrant Trail near Pollock Pines, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. (David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
A pile of vegetation burns during the Caldor Fire along Mormon Emigrant Trail near Pollock Pines, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. (David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Trees burn during the Caldor Fire along Mormon Emigrant Trail near Pollock Pines, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. (David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
A Caldor Fire evacuee with her pets.
The Caldor Fire on Tuesday.
The Caldor Fire as seen from further away on Tuesday. Several smoke plumes are clearly visible. (Credit: USFS)
The large smoke plume from the Caldor Fire as seen from Grizzly Flats.
The Caldor Fire has seen from Leek Springs Hill on Tuesday.
Another view of the smoke plume as the Caldor Fire exploded in size on Tuesday.
The Caldor Fire near Sly Park on Tuesday.
The Caldor Fire on Tuesday morning as it started to explode in size.
No exact number of homes destroyed has been released, but it was clear that several homes in Grizzly Flats have been lost.
A Caldor Fire evacuee from the Grizzly Flats area with his horse.
Winds Stoke California Fires Already Burning At Record Clip
A forest burns during the Caldor Fire along Mormon Emigrant Trail near Pollock Pines, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. Sharp, dry winds have raised the wildfire threat across Northern California, which is suffering through one of its worst years for blazes in history. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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California's Caldor Fire Jumps Highway 50 Near Tahoe
Firefighters battle flames during the Caldor Fire in Kyburz, California, U.S., on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. The fire, which has scorched 82,444 acres since sparking last week, crossed Highway 50 on Saturday with the help of increased wind activity. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
California's Caldor Fire Jumps Highway 50 Near Tahoe
A firefighter prepares to battle an active fire on a hillside during the Caldor Fire in Kyburz, California, U.S., on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021. The fire, which has scorched 82,444 acres since sparking last week, crossed Highway 50 on Saturday with the help of increased wind activity. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
California's Caldor Fire Jumps Highway 50 Near Tahoe
A firefighter monitors flames during the Caldor Fire in Kyburz, California, U.S., on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021. The fire, which has scorched 82,444 acres since sparking last week, crossed Highway 50 on Saturday with the help of increased wind activity. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
California's Caldor Fire Jumps Highway 50 Near Tahoe
A firefighter works to contain flames during the Caldor Fire in Kyburz, California, U.S., on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021. The fire, which has scorched 82,444 acres since sparking last week, crossed Highway 50 on Saturday with the help of increased wind activity. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
California's Caldor Fire Jumps Highway 50 Near Tahoe
A firefighter battles flames during the Caldor Fire in Kyburz, California, U.S., on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. The fire, which has scorched 82,444 acres since sparking last week, crossed Highway 50 on Saturday with the help of increased wind activity. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
California's Caldor Fire Jumps Highway 50 Near Tahoe
Firefighters battle flames during the Caldor Fire in Kyburz, California, U.S., on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. The fire, which has scorched 82,444 acres since sparking last week, crossed Highway 50 on Saturday with the help of increased wind activity. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
California's Caldor Fire Jumps Highway 50 Near Tahoe
A firefighter battles flames during the Caldor Fire in Kyburz, California, U.S., on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. The fire, which has scorched 82,444 acres since sparking last week, crossed Highway 50 on Saturday with the help of increased wind activity. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
California's Caldor Fire Jumps Highway 50 Near Tahoe
Firefighters battle flames during the Caldor Fire in Kyburz, California, U.S., on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. The fire, which has scorched 82,444 acres since sparking last week, crossed Highway 50 on Saturday with the help of increased wind activity. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
California's Caldor Fire Jumps Highway 50 Near Tahoe
A firefighter battles flames during the Caldor Fire in Kyburz, California, U.S., on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. The fire, which has scorched 82,444 acres since sparking last week, crossed Highway 50 on Saturday with the help of increased wind activity. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
California's Caldor Fire Jumps Highway 50 Near Tahoe
A firefighter battles flames during the Caldor Fire in Kyburz, California, U.S., on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. The fire, which has scorched 82,444 acres since sparking last week, crossed Highway 50 on Saturday with the help of increased wind activity. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
California's Caldor Fire Jumps Highway 50 Near Tahoe
Firefighters battle flames during the Caldor Fire in Kyburz, California, U.S., on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. The fire, which has scorched 82,444 acres since sparking last week, crossed Highway 50 on Saturday with the help of increased wind activity. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
California's Caldor Fire Jumps Highway 50 Near Tahoe
A firefighter battles flames during the Caldor Fire in Kyburz, California, U.S., on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. The fire, which has scorched 82,444 acres since sparking last week, crossed Highway 50 on Saturday with the help of increased wind activity. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
California's Caldor Fire Explodes In Size After Burning A Town
The Caldor Fire in Pollock Pines, California, U.S., on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021. Dry winds raking Northern California helped the Caldor Fire east of Sacramento jump from 6,500 acres Tuesday night to more than 65,000 by Thursday morning, all but destroying the town of Grizzly Flats and hospitalizing two people with serious injuries. Photographer: Eric Thayer/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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Firefighters discuss their plans while monitoring flames during the Caldor fire in Twin Bridges, California on August 29, 2021. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
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Flames surround the Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort during the Caldor fire in Twin Bridges, California on August 30, 2021. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
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Firefighters rest during the Caldor fire in Twin Bridges, California on August 29, 2021. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
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A chimney remains amid the ruins of a home during the Caldor fire in Twin Bridges, California on August 29, 2021. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
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TOPSHOT - Flames surround a chair lift at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, a skiing area, during the Caldor fire in Twin Bridges, California on August 29, 2021. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
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A photographer shines a flashlight towards a chair lift as flames surround Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, a skiing area, during the Caldor fire in Twin Bridges, California on August 30, 2021. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
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Flames surround a chair lift at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, a skiing area, during the Caldor fire in Twin Bridges, California on August 30, 2021. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
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The view at the top of Leek Springs Hill. (credit: USFS)
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Flames continue to spread at Sierra-At-Tahoe (credit: USFS)
Firefighters continue to tackle the Caldor Fire as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin
STRAWBERRY, CA - AUGUST 27: Firefighters continue to tackle the Caldor Fire as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 in Strawberry, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Firefighters continue to tackle the Caldor Fire as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin
STRAWBERRY, CA - AUGUST 27: Firefighters continue to tackle the Caldor Fire as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 in Strawberry, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Firefighters continue to tackle the Caldor Fire as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin
STRAWBERRY, CA - AUGUST 27: Firefighters continue to tackle the Caldor Fire in Strawberry as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 in Strawberry, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Firefighters continue to tackle the Caldor Fire as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin
STRAWBERRY, CA - AUGUST 27: Firefighters continue to tackle the Caldor Fire as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 in Strawberry, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Firefighters continue to tackle the Caldor Fire as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin
STRAWBERRY, CA - AUGUST 27: Incarcerated firefighters from Eel River Conservation Camp continue to tackle the Caldor Fire as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 in Strawberry, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Firefighters continue to tackle the Caldor Fire as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin
STRAWBERRY, CA - AUGUST 27: Jeremiah Lee Sr. along with fellow incarcerated firefighters from Eel River Conservation Camp continue to tackle the Caldor Fire along Hwy. 50 as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 in Strawberry, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Firefighters tackling the Caldor Fire now have priority over available resources as the blaze has become "the number one fire in the country right now in terms of priorities for values at risk." The fire is currently burning only 11 miles southwest of the
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA - AUGUST 26: Hwy 50 remains closed due to the Caldor fire as smoke and ash fill the air in South Lake Tahoe as firefighters tackling the Caldor Fire now have priority over available resources as the blaze has become "the number one fire in the country right now in terms of priorities for values at risk." The fire is currently burning only 11 miles southwest of the Lake Tahoe area.on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021 in South Lake Tahoe, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Firefighters tackling the Caldor Fire now have priority over available resources as the blaze has become "the number one fire in the country right now in terms of priorities for values at risk." The fire is currently burning only 11 miles southwest of the
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA - AUGUST 26: South Lake Tahoe is covered with smoke and ash as firefighters tackling the Caldor Fire now have priority over available resources as the blaze has become "the number one fire in the country right now in terms of priorities for values at risk." The fire is currently burning only 11 miles southwest of the Lake Tahoe area on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021 in South Lake Tahoe, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Firefighters continue to tackle the Caldor Fire as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin
STRAWBERRY, CA - AUGUST 27: Firefighters gather on the side of Hwy. 50 as they continue to tackle the Caldor Fire as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 in Strawberry, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Firefighters tackling the Caldor Fire now have priority over available resources as the blaze has become "the number one fire in the country right now in terms of priorities for values at risk." The fire is currently burning only 11 miles southwest of the
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA - AUGUST 26: Smoke from the Caldor fire blankets the Lake Tahoe Basin and spreads throughout Nevada state line as firefighters tackling the Caldor Fire now have priority over available resources as the blaze has become "the number one fire in the country right now in terms of priorities for values at risk." The fire is currently burning only 11 miles southwest of the Lake Tahoe area on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021 in South Lake Tahoe, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Firefighters tackling the Caldor Fire now have priority over available resources as the blaze has become "the number one fire in the country right now in terms of priorities for values at risk." The fire is currently burning only 11 miles southwest of the
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA - AUGUST 26: Hwy 50 remains closed due to the Caldor fire as smoke and ash fill the air in South Lake Tahoe as firefighters tackling the Caldor Fire now have priority over available resources as the blaze has become "the number one fire in the country right now in terms of priorities for values at risk." The fire is currently burning only 11 miles southwest of the Lake Tahoe area.on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021 in South Lake Tahoe, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Firefighters continue to tackle the Caldor Fire as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin
STRAWBERRY, CA - AUGUST 27: Spot fires continue flaring up along Hwy. 50 as firefighters continue to tackle the Caldor Fire as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 in Strawberry, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Firefighters tackling the Caldor Fire now have priority over available resources as the blaze has become "the number one fire in the country right now in terms of priorities for values at risk." The fire is currently burning only 11 miles southwest of the
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA - AUGUST 26: South Lake Tahoe is covered with smoke and ash as firefighters tackling the Caldor Fire now have priority over available resources as the blaze has become "the number one fire in the country right now in terms of priorities for values at risk." The fire is currently burning only 11 miles southwest of the Lake Tahoe area on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021 in South Lake Tahoe, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Firefighters continue to tackle the Caldor Fire as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin
STRAWBERRY, CA - AUGUST 27: Incarcerated firefighters from Eel River Conservation Camp continue to tackle the Caldor Fire as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 in Strawberry, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Firefighters continue to tackle the Caldor Fire as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin
STRAWBERRY, CA - AUGUST 27: Spot fires continue flaring up along Hwy. 50 as firefighters continue to tackle the Caldor Fire as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 in Strawberry, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Firefighters continue to tackle the Caldor Fire as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin
STRAWBERRY, CA - AUGUST 27: Incarcerated firefighters from Eel River Conservation Camp continue to tackle the Caldor Fire as the fires footprint continues to expand southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 in Strawberry, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Caldor Fire continues to rage in California
SLY PARK, CA - AUGUST 27: Firefighters work through the night to protect homes on Meadowlark Way off of Sly Park Road in Sly Park, California, United States on August 27, 2021. . A dozer line had been placed around the neighborhood and a controlled burn was started to remove all the fuel from the dozer line to the active fire. Engine teams were placed all along the road at houses and used water to control the burn as it got close to the homes. (Photo by Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
A firefighter sprays water on the trees.The Caldor fire has
STRAWBERRY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES - 2021/08/26: A firefighter sprays water on the trees.
The Caldor fire has grown to over 130,000 acres and threatens to grow to the Tahoe basin. These images where taken at a backfire set by crews in an effort to gain control on the Caldor fire. Cause still unknown at this time. (Photo by Ty O'Neil/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Firefighters stand by flames at the Caldor fire after
STRAWBERRY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES - 2021/08/26: Firefighters stand by flames at the Caldor fire after starting a Backfire.
The Caldor fire has grown to over 130,000 acres and threatens to grow to the Tahoe basin. These images where taken at a backfire set by crews in an effort to gain control on the Caldor fire. Cause still unknown at this time. (Photo by Ty O'Neil/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Firefighters watch flames of a backfire as it approaches the
STRAWBERRY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES - 2021/08/26: Firefighters watch flames of a backfire as it approaches the highway.
The Caldor fire has grown to over 130,000 acres and threatens to grow to the Tahoe basin. These images where taken at a backfire set by crews in an effort to gain control on the Caldor fire. Cause still unknown at this time. (Photo by Ty O'Neil/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Firefighters walk by a Forestry truck on Highway 50.The
STRAWBERRY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES - 2021/08/26: Firefighters walk by a Forestry truck on Highway 50.
The Caldor fire has grown to over 130,000 acres and threatens to grow to the Tahoe basin. These images where taken at a backfire set by crews in an effort to gain control on the Caldor fire. Cause still unknown at this time. (Photo by Ty O'Neil/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Caldor Fire continues to rage in California
KYBURZ, CA - AUGUST 26: Smoke and flames rise after Caldor Fire showed a significant fire activity this afternoon along US Highway 50 near Kyburz, California, United States on August 26, 2021. The fire was moving towards the resort community of South Lake Tahoe. (Photo by Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Caldor Fire continues to rage in California
KYBURZ, CA - AUGUST 26: Firefighters respond to Caldor Fire as it shows a significant fire activity this afternoon along US Highway 50 near Kyburz, California, United States on August 26, 2021. Over 100 firefighters started a controlled burn along a dozer line connecting US Highway 50 to the head of the fire to the west. This controlled burn is an attempt to stop the Caldor Fire from reaching the community of Strawberry and advancing any further east towards South Lake Tahoe. (Photo by Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Caldor Fire continues to rage in California
KYBURZ, CA - AUGUST 26: Smoke and flames rise after Caldor Fire showed a significant fire activity this afternoon along US Highway 50 near Kyburz, California, United States on August 26, 2021. The fire was moving towards the resort community of South Lake Tahoe. (Photo by Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Caldor Fire continues to rage in California
KYBURZ, CA - AUGUST 26: Firefighters respond to Caldor Fire as it shows a significant fire activity this afternoon along US Highway 50 near Kyburz, California, United States on August 26, 2021. Over 100 firefighters started a controlled burn along a dozer line connecting US Highway 50 to the head of the fire to the west. This controlled burn is an attempt to stop the Caldor Fire from reaching the community of Strawberry and advancing any further east towards South Lake Tahoe. (Photo by Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Caldor Fire continues to rage in California
KYBURZ, CA - AUGUST 26: Firefighters respond to Caldor Fire as it shows a significant fire activity this afternoon along US Highway 50 near Kyburz, California, United States on August 26, 2021. Over 100 firefighters started a controlled burn along a dozer line connecting US Highway 50 to the head of the fire to the west. This controlled burn is an attempt to stop the Caldor Fire from reaching the community of Strawberry and advancing any further east towards South Lake Tahoe. (Photo by Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Caldor Fire continues to rage in California
KYBURZ, CA - AUGUST 26: Smoke and flames rise after Caldor Fire showed a significant fire activity this afternoon along US Highway 50 near Kyburz, California, United States on August 26, 2021. The fire was moving towards the resort community of South Lake Tahoe. (Photo by Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Caldor Fire continues to rage in California
KYBURZ, CA - AUGUST 26: Firefighters respond to Caldor Fire as it shows a significant fire activity this afternoon along US Highway 50 near Kyburz, California, United States on August 26, 2021. Over 100 firefighters started a controlled burn along a dozer line connecting US Highway 50 to the head of the fire to the west. This controlled burn is an attempt to stop the Caldor Fire from reaching the community of Strawberry and advancing any further east towards South Lake Tahoe. (Photo by Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Caldor Fire continues to rage in California
KYBURZ, CA - AUGUST 26: Smoke and flames rise after Caldor Fire showed a significant fire activity this afternoon along US Highway 50 near Kyburz, California, United States on August 26, 2021. The fire was moving towards the resort community of South Lake Tahoe. (Photo by Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Californias Caldor fire moves east toward Lake Tahoe as
CALDOR, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES - 2021/08/23: Californias Caldor fire moves east toward Lake Tahoe as firefighters continue to battle a blaze that has grown to more than 170 square miles with only 5% containment. . (Photo by Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Californias Caldor fire moves east toward Lake Tahoe as
CALDOR, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES - 2021/08/23: Californias Caldor fire moves east toward Lake Tahoe as firefighters continue to battle a blaze that has grown to more than 170 square miles with only 5% containment. . (Photo by Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Californias Caldor fire moves east toward Lake Tahoe as
CALDOR, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES - 2021/08/23: Californias Caldor fire moves east toward Lake Tahoe as firefighters continue to battle a blaze that has grown to more than 170 square miles with only 5% containment. . (Photo by Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Californias Caldor fire moves east toward Lake Tahoe as
CALDOR, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES - 2021/08/23: Californias Caldor fire moves east toward Lake Tahoe as firefighters continue to battle a blaze that has grown to more than 170 square miles with only 5% containment. . (Photo by Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Californias Caldor fire moves east toward Lake Tahoe as
CALDOR, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES - 2021/08/23: Californias Caldor fire moves east toward Lake Tahoe as firefighters continue to battle a blaze that has grown to more than 170 square miles with only 5% containment. . (Photo by Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Californias Caldor fire moves east toward Lake Tahoe as
CALDOR, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES - 2021/08/23: Californias Caldor fire moves east toward Lake Tahoe as firefighters continue to battle a blaze that has grown to more than 170 square miles with only 5% containment. . (Photo by Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)
California's Caldor Fire Jumps Highway 50 Near Tahoe
A firefighter battles flames during the Caldor Fire in Kyburz, California, U.S., on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. The fire, which has scorched 82,444 acres since sparking last week, crossed Highway 50 on Saturday with the help of increased wind activity. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Californias Caldor fire moves east toward Lake Tahoe as
CALDOR, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES - 2021/08/23: Californias Caldor fire moves east toward Lake Tahoe as firefighters continue to battle a blaze that has grown to more than 170 square miles with only 5% containment. . (Photo by Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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Mel Smothers plays the violin while stuck in traffic with evacuees as residents attempt to flee the Caldor fire in South Lake Tahoe, California on on August 30, 2021. - At least 650 structures have burned and thousands more are threatened as the Caldor fire moves into the resort community of South Lake Tahoe, California. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
Massive Caldor Fire Threatens Lake Tahoe Area Of California
Evacuee Mel Smothers plays violin as he waits in a miles-long traffic jam on Hwy 50 as people evacuate ahead of the Caldor Fire. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Massive Caldor Fire Threatens Lake Tahoe Area Of California
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 30: Evacuee Mel Smothers plays violin as he waits in a miles-long traffic jam on Hwy 50 as people evacuate ahead of the Caldor Fire on August 30, 2021 in South Lake Tahoe, California. The fire continues to advance towards South Lake Tahoe and a red flag warning has been issued as high winds begin to kick up. The fire has burned over 175,000 acres, destroyed hundreds of homes and is currently 14 percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Caldor Fire moves towards the residential areas
MEYER, CA, USA - AUGUST 30: Fire crews worked all night to stop the Caldor Fireâs spread after it spotted across US Highway 89 in the early evening, California, United States on August 30, 2021. An El Dorado County Fire engine crew assigned to structure protection in Christmas Valley near Meyers worked diligently to save two homes on Santa Claus Rd. Fire crews worked all day Monday to control spot fires and keep the Caldor Fire from advancing into the resort city of South Lake Tahoe. As the afternoon progressed the fire activity along US Highway 50 increased and moved past Lower Echo Lake southwest of South Lake Tahoe. (Photo by Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Caldor Fire moves towards the residential areas
MEYER, CA, USA - AUGUST 30: Fire crews worked all night to stop the Caldor Fireâs spread after it spotted across US Highway 89 in the early evening, California, United States on August 30, 2021. An El Dorado County Fire engine crew assigned to structure protection in Christmas Valley near Meyers worked diligently to save two homes on Santa Claus Rd. Fire crews worked all day Monday to control spot fires and keep the Caldor Fire from advancing into the resort city of South Lake Tahoe. As the afternoon progressed the fire activity along US Highway 50 increased and moved past Lower Echo Lake southwest of South Lake Tahoe. (Photo by Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Northern California Fire Forces Evacuations In Lake Tahoe
A forest burns during the Caldor Fire in Meyers, California, U.S., on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. California's Caldor Fire moved closer to a popular alpine tourist destination in Northern California on Monday, prompting officials to order the evacuation of the resort town of South Lake Tahoe. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Northern California Fire Forces Evacuations In Lake Tahoe
A firefighter performs a controlled burn as a preventative measure to protect the Echo Summit Lodge during the Caldor Fire near Echo Lake, California, U.S., on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. California's Caldor Fire moved closer to a popular alpine tourist destination in Northern California on Monday, prompting officials to order the evacuation of the resort town of South Lake Tahoe. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Northern California Fire Forces Evacuations In Lake Tahoe
The hillside of a mountain burns during the Caldor Fire near Echo Summit, California, U.S., on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. California's Caldor Fire moved closer to a popular alpine tourist destination in Northern California on Monday, prompting officials to order the evacuation of the resort town of South Lake Tahoe. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Northern California Fire Forces Evacuations In Lake Tahoe
A firefighter monitors a fire threatening the Echo Summit Lodge during the Caldor Fire near Echo Lake, California, U.S., on Monday, Aug. 30, 2020. California's Caldor Fire moved closer to a popular alpine tourist destination in Northern California on Monday, prompting officials to order the evacuation of the resort town of South Lake Tahoe. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Caldor Fire moves towards the residential areas
MEYER, CA, USA - AUGUST 30: Fire crews worked all night to stop the Caldor Fireâs spread after it spotted across US Highway 89 in the early evening, California, United States on August 30, 2021. An El Dorado County Fire engine crew assigned to structure protection in Christmas Valley near Meyers worked diligently to save two homes on Santa Claus Rd. Fire crews worked all day Monday to control spot fires and keep the Caldor Fire from advancing into the resort city of South Lake Tahoe. As the afternoon progressed the fire activity along US Highway 50 increased and moved past Lower Echo Lake southwest of South Lake Tahoe. (Photo by Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Caldor Fire moves towards the residential areas
MEYER, CA, USA - AUGUST 30: Fire crews worked all night to stop the Caldor Fireâs spread after it spotted across US Highway 89 in the early evening, California, United States on August 30, 2021. An El Dorado County Fire engine crew assigned to structure protection in Christmas Valley near Meyers worked diligently to save two homes on Santa Claus Rd. Fire crews worked all day Monday to control spot fires and keep the Caldor Fire from advancing into the resort city of South Lake Tahoe. As the afternoon progressed the fire activity along US Highway 50 increased and moved past Lower Echo Lake southwest of South Lake Tahoe. (Photo by Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Caldor Fire moves towards the residential areas
MEYER, CA, USA - AUGUST 30: Fire crews worked all night to stop the Caldor Fireâs spread after it spotted across US Highway 89 in the early evening, California, United States on August 30, 2021. Fire crews worked all day Monday to control spot fires and keep the Caldor Fire from advancing into the resort city of South Lake Tahoe. As the afternoon progressed the fire activity along US Highway 50 increased and moved past Lower Echo Lake southwest of South Lake Tahoe. (Photo by Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Lake Tahoe Fire Threat Grows As High Winds Fan Flames
A firefighting helicopter during the Caldor Fire in Meyers, California, U.S., on on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021. California firefighters battled gusty winds Wednesday to keep a raging wildfire out of the resort town South Lake Tahoe as evacuation orders spread into Nevada. Photographer: Eric Thayer/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Lake Tahoe Fire Threat Grows As High Winds Fan Flames
Trees burn during the Caldor Fire in Meyers, California, U.S., on on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021. California firefighters battled gusty winds Wednesday to keep a raging wildfire out of the resort town South Lake Tahoe as evacuation orders spread into Nevada. Photographer: Eric Thayer/Bloomberg via Getty Images
TOPSHOT-US-FIRE
TOPSHOT - A mile marker pointing in the direction of Placerville is surrounded by flames during the Caldor fire in Twin Bridges, California on September 1, 2021. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
US-FIRE
In this long exposure photograph, a burning tree emits embers as flames from the Caldor fire continue to burn in Twin Bridges, California on September 1, 2021. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
Northern California Fire Forces Evacuations In Lake Tahoe
A firefighter in front of a burned tree off Highway 50 during the Caldor Fire in Meyers, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021. California's Caldor Fire moved closer to a popular alpine tourist destination in Northern California on Monday, prompting officials to order the evacuation of the resort town of South Lake Tahoe. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
California's Caldor Fire continues
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA - AUGUST 31: The sun sets over the Caldor Fire in the El Dorado National Forest in South Lake Tahoe, California, United States on August 31, 2021. (Photo by Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
California's Caldor Fire continues
MEYERS, CA - AUGUST 31: Firefighters try to extinguish the Caldor Fire as it continues in Meyers, California, United States on August 31, 2021. (Photo by Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
California's Caldor Fire continues
MEYERS, CA - AUGUST 31: Firefighters try to extinguish the Caldor Fire as it continues in Meyers, California, United States on August 31, 2021. (Photo by Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
US-CALIFORNIA-FIRE
Flames consume multiple homes as the Caldor fire pushes into the Echo Summit area,in California on August 30, 2021. - At least 650 structures have burned and thousands more are threatened as the Caldor fire moves into the resort community of South Lake Tahoe, California. Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate Monday as a huge wildfire loomed over a major US tourist spot, filling the air with choking smoke. The Caldor Fire has already torn through more than 270 square miles (700 square kilometers), razing hundreds of buildings. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) / The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by JOSH EDELSON has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [Echo Summit area] instead of [South Lake Tahoe]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
US-CALIFORNIA-FIRE
Flames consume multiple homes as the Caldor fire pushes into the Echo Summit area,in California on August 30, 2021. - At least 650 structures have burned and thousands more are threatened as the Caldor fire moves into the resort community of South Lake Tahoe, California. Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate Monday as a huge wildfire loomed over a major US tourist spot, filling the air with choking smoke. The Caldor Fire has already torn through more than 270 square miles (700 square kilometers), razing hundreds of buildings. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) / The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by JOSH EDELSON has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [Echo Summit area] instead of [South Lake Tahoe]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
TOPSHOT-US-CALIFORNIA-FIRE
TOPSHOT - Flames consume multiple homes as the Caldor fire pushes into the Echo Summit area, California on August 30, 2021. - At least 650 structures have burned and thousands more are threatened as the Caldor fire moves into the resort community of South Lake Tahoe, California. Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate Monday as a huge wildfire loomed over a major US tourist spot, filling the air with choking smoke. The Caldor Fire has already torn through more than 270 square miles (700 square kilometers), razing hundreds of buildings. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) / The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by JOSH EDELSON has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [the Echo Summit area] instead of [South Lake Tahoe]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
Caldor Fire moves towards the residential areas
MEYER, CA, USA - AUGUST 30: Fire crews worked all night to stop the Caldor Fireâs spread after it spotted across US Highway 89 in the early evening, California, United States on August 30, 2021. An El Dorado County Fire engine crew assigned to structure protection in Christmas Valley near Meyers worked diligently to save two homes on Santa Claus Rd. Fire crews worked all day Monday to control spot fires and keep the Caldor Fire from advancing into the resort city of South Lake Tahoe. As the afternoon progressed the fire activity along US Highway 50 increased and moved past Lower Echo Lake southwest of South Lake Tahoe. (Photo by Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Caldor Fire moves towards the residential areas
MEYER, CA, USA - AUGUST 30: Fire crews worked all night to stop the Caldor Fireâs spread after it spotted across US Highway 89 in the early evening, California, United States on August 30, 2021. An El Dorado County Fire engine crew assigned to structure protection in Christmas Valley near Meyers worked diligently to save two homes on Santa Claus Rd. Fire crews worked all day Monday to control spot fires and keep the Caldor Fire from advancing into the resort city of South Lake Tahoe. As the afternoon progressed the fire activity along US Highway 50 increased and moved past Lower Echo Lake southwest of South Lake Tahoe. (Photo by Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Northern California Fire Forces Evacuations In Lake Tahoe
Firefighters attempt to protect a home near Santa Claus Drive during the Caldor Fire near Meyers, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021. California's Caldor Fire moved closer to a popular alpine tourist destination in Northern California on Monday, prompting officials to order the evacuation of the resort town of South Lake Tahoe. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Northern California Fire Forces Evacuations In Lake Tahoe
A U.S. National Guard humvee drives along an empty Highway 50 as residents evacuated ahead of the Caldor Fire in South Lake Tahoe, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2020. California's Caldor Fire moved closer to a popular alpine tourist destination in Northern California on Monday, prompting officials to order the evacuation of the resort town of South Lake Tahoe. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Northern California Fire Forces Evacuations In Lake Tahoe
Members of the U.S. National Guard secure a road block ahead of the Caldor Fire in South Lake Tahoe, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2020. California's Caldor Fire moved closer to a popular alpine tourist destination in Northern California on Monday, prompting officials to order the evacuation of the resort town of South Lake Tahoe. Photographer: David Odisho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Lake Tahoe Fire Threat Grows As High Winds Fan Flames
A firefighter performs a controlled burn as a preventative measure during the Caldor Fire in Kirkwood, California, U.S., on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. Firefighters managed to keep a raging wildfire away from South Lake Tahoe overnight and were hopeful that calmer winds will help the effort to protect the alpine resort town. Photographer: Eric Thayer/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Lake Tahoe Fire Threat Grows As High Winds Fan Flames
Firefighters perform a controlled burn as a preventative measure during the Caldor Fire in Kirkwood, California, U.S., on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. Firefighters managed to keep a raging wildfire away from South Lake Tahoe overnight and were hopeful that calmer winds will help the effort to protect the alpine resort town. Photographer: Eric Thayer/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Lake Tahoe Fire Threat Grows As High Winds Fan Flames
Firefighters wait before performing a controlled burn as a preventative measure during the Caldor Fire in Kirkwood, California, U.S., on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. Firefighters managed to keep a raging wildfire away from South Lake Tahoe overnight and were hopeful that calmer winds will help the effort to protect the alpine resort town. Photographer: Eric Thayer/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Calfor Fire, Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe, CA. September 2, 2021: Firefighters try to control a back fire to help battle the Caldor fire along highway 89 west of Lake Tahoe Thursday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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