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U.S. Forest Service To Reopen Most National Forests in California

September 15, 2021 4:05 pm

After two weeks of being closed off to the public, the United States Forest Service (USFS) announced that nearly all National Forests would reopen Wednesday night at 11:59 P.M., two days ahead of schedule. Due to factors such as high...

South Lake Tahoe Mandatory Evacuation Orders Downgraded

September 7, 2021 11:11 am

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) officials lifted mandatory evacuation orders in the Southern Lake Tahoe area on Monday due to fire crews having significantly beaten back the nearby Caldor Fire in the last week. The Caldor...

Cal Fire Announces Total Outdoor Burning Bans In Two Northern California Counties

September 3, 2021 10:51 am

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) announced on Friday that total outdoor burning bans would be enacted in the counties of San Mateo and Santa Cruz ahead of Labor Day weekend. Ideal wildfire conditions in the...

Caldor Fire Steered Away From South Lake Tahoe, Wildfire Threat Remains

September 2, 2021 6:35 amSeptember 2, 2021 6:36 am

Wildfire crews working around the clock managed to keep the Caldor Fire at bay of reaching the Lake Tahoe resort town of South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, saving one of the largest cities in the region. The Caldor Fire, which...

U.S. Forest Service Closes All National Forests In California Until Mid-September Due To Wildfires

August 31, 2021 12:30 pmSeptember 1, 2021 2:10 am

The United States Forest Service (USFS) announced late Monday that all National Forests in California will temporarily close through September 17th due to the worsening wildfire situation in the state. Northern California is currently inundated by several wildfires, including the...

30,000 Evacuated As Caldor Fire Approaches South Lake Tahoe

August 30, 2021 9:20 pmAugust 31, 2021 3:04 pm

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) announced the mandatory evacuation of 30,000 El Dorado County residents and tourists on Monday, including the entire 22,000 person city of South Lake Tahoe, due to the rapid encroachment of...