19K views · 200 reactions | WATCH: Latest updates on the Caldor Fire with KOLO Denise Wong, KOLO Chief Meteorologist Jeff Thompson, and Spencer Wilson - KKTV 11 News. Stay with KOLO 8 News Now for another update at 3 p.m. | KOLO 8 News Now | Facebook

20K views · 196 reactions | 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 | Facebook

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