13K views · 129 reactions | Californians and concerned loved ones can now get near-real-time updates on wildfire incidents through CAL FIRE’s newly upgraded incident map, available at fire.ca.gov. The incident map now offers rapid updates on wildfire acreage and containment, incident maps, evacuation information, and aircraft flight paths. Stay up-to-date like never before. Video created by CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department | CAL FIRE | Facebook

The unpredictable nature of the #CaldorFire has shocked even our veteran photographer Dave Grashoff, who himself had to be escorted out of danger this morning as flames quickly moved into the area he was in. Latest information here: https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2021/08/17/caldor-fire-el-dorado-county-evacuation-updates/ | CBS13 CBS Sacramento

Nevada National Guard captured this video showing a water drop on the Caldor fire. Highway 50 will be shut down between Sly Park Road and the town of Meyers, Calif. beginning at 4:30 p.m. According to Caltrans officials, the highway is being closed because of safety concerns from the Caldor Fire as high winds are expected throughout the area. The extreme fire weather in the area has also prompted new mandatory evacuation orders between Sly Park and Strawberry. STORY HERE: https://bit.ly/3mmqNZc