The answer is nothing yet, actually. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to Cal Fire. The fire started the evening of Aug. 14 in El Dorado County east of Omo Ranch and south of Grizzly Flats, and it has caused the evacuation of thousands in multiple counties.1 Sept 2021
Was the Caldor Fire arson?
A California man and his son are accused of reckless arson in the massive Caldor Fire, which scorched more than 200,000 acres, destroyed structures and forced the evacuation of South Lake Tahoe, prosecutors said Wednesday.10 Dec 2021
Is the Caldor Fire still burning?
The Caldor Fire, which destroyed hundreds of homes in rural El Dorado County and displaced tens of thousands of residents in and near South Lake Tahoe in early September, is now 100% contained. The blaze grew to 221,835 acres (347 square miles) before the U.S. Forest Service announced full containment Thursday.21 Oct 2021
What started the Caldor Fire?
The Caldor Fire broke out Aug. 14 south of the community of Grizzly Flats. Fueled by drought, hot weather and high winds, the fire quickly grew in size, burning east through the Sierra Nevada mountains and Eldorado National Forest toward the Nevada border.10 Dec 2021
Who started the Caldor Fire start?
A father and son are accused of starting this fall's Caldor Fire David Scott Smith, 66, and Travis Shane Smith, 32, are accused of "reckless arson" in connection with the Caldor Fire, which burned more than 220,000 acres across three California counties this fall.9 Dec 2021
What started the Dixie Fire?
Cal Fire investigators announced Tuesday night that the massive Dixie Fire in Northern California was caused by a tree contacting a PG&E distribution line west of the Cresta Dam.4 Jan 2022
Is Highway 50 still closed due to the Caldor Fire?
29, 2021. Highway 50 fully reopened Tuesday after being closed for more than a month because of the Caldor Fire. Angela DaPrato, a spokesperson for Caltrans, said Sunday that residents along Highway 50 would be able to get permits to inspect their properties starting at 8 a.m. Monday.20 Sept 2021
Is Hwy 50 open in California?
Interstate 80 and Highway 50 in Lake Tahoe are now open. But Caltrans is urging people not to travel to the Sierra. LAKE TAHOE, Calif. Caltrans is urging people to stay away.29 Dec 2021
What is the status on the Caldor Fire?
On October 21, the Caldor Fire reached 100 percent containment. The fire was reported on and burned 221,835 acres.