By Malaika Jabali ·August 31, 2021 Published · August 31, 2021 Updated
Evacuation orders were issued yesterday for South Lake Tahoe as the Caldor Fire approaches the California city.
Thus far, the fire has burned at least 191,607 acres, or more than 299 square miles. Cal Fire, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, said 486 homes and 11 commercial properties were destroyed, according to local NBC affiliate KCRA.
Gusts of wind have stoked the fire and made
