The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said the wildfire, which started Aug. New evacuation orders Tuesday extended into Douglas County, Nevada, for the first time, forcing residents in communities near the southeastern edge of Lake Tahoe from their homes. The Caldor Fire continued its trek toward Lake Tahoe, scorching homes, vacation rentals and part of a ski resort as thousands in South Lake Tahoe were told to leave the area immediately, forcing residents and tourists enjoying summer vacations on a frantic scramble east toward Nevada on Highway 50. Bearing down on scenic Lake Tahoe, the Caldor Fire grew closer to the iconic tourist destination Tuesday, prompting new evacuations into Nevada after the lakeside town was ordered to leave the area the day before. Watch Video: Caldor Fire: Lake Tahoe residents evacuate as wildfire approaches
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