Skip to Content

Official: Wildfire near Lake Tahoe largely kept from towns

KIFI

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — A huge California wildfire near the Lake Tahoe resort region is about half contained. The head of the state’s firefighting agency said Tuesday that firefighters largely have been able to keep flames away from populated areas. But he warned that as much land has burned this year as during the record 2020 wildfire season. He notes that extreme conditions are expected through year’s end. Officials say that containment lines for the 338-square-mile Caldor Fire are holding well. The blaze that threatened South Lake Tahoe has destroyed nearly 1,000 structures, including 776 homes.

Article Topic Follows: AP National

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content