Caldor fire: fear as raging blaze ‘knocks on the door’ of Lake Tahoe

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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/aug/24/caldor-fire-lake-tahoe-california-wildfire

Concerns in the towns and resort communities near the famed alpine lake as only 9% of the wildfire has been contained

California’s Caldor fire moves east toward Lake Tahoe as crews continue to battle a blaze that has grown to more than 180 sq miles with only 9% containment.
California’s Caldor fire moves east toward Lake Tahoe as crews continue to battle a blaze that has grown to more than 180 sq miles with only 9% containment.Photograph: Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/Rex/Shutterstock

Gabrielle Canonand agencies@GabrielleCanonTue 24 Aug 2021 10.49 EDT

Thousands of firefighters battled on Tuesday to keep a behemoth blaze from surging closer to Lake Tahoe, the blue alpine lake surrounded by resort communities straddling the California-Nevada state line.

The Caldor fire, just 9% contained, has become the nation’s number one priority for firefighting resources, said Thom Porter, director of the California department of forestry and fire protection.

California Caldor fire burns thousands of hectares in weekend surge – video
California Caldor fire burns thousands of hectares in weekend surge – video

“It is knocking on the door to the Lake Tahoe basin,” Porter said. “We have…

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