https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/06/weather/caldor-fire-progress-california-monday/index.html

By Kelly McCleary and Alta Spells, CNN

Updated 12:25 PM ET, Mon September 6, 2021

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CNN)Firefighters in California made significant progress against theCaldor Fireover the weekend, allowing for some evacuation orders in the Lake Tahoe region to be downgraded. But as residents there began to breathe a sigh of relief, three new fires ignited in the state Sunday, according toCal Fire.Evacuation orders for the city of South Lake Tahoe were downgraded to evacuation warnings, nearly a week after thousands in the resort townclogged roadwayswhen officials told them get out because flames were racing into the area.

Lighter winds could bring relief to firefighters battling the Caldor Fire as it threatens the Lake Tahoe regionOther parts of El Dorado County saw their evacuation orders downgraded to a warning Saturday while other warnings were lifted,according to Cal Fire.

The areas of…