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There have been multiple collisions on Lake Tahoe area roads today as the first snow of the season entered the area. Snow in some areas, like along Emerald Bay Road at the "Y" out to Meyers received a lot more than people a couple of miles away. As of 1:15 p.m. Monday, US50 over Echo Summit has been closed due to several accidents and collisions.

There have been multiple collisions on Lake Tahoe area roads today as the first snow of the season entered the area. Snow in some areas, like along Emerald Bay Road at the "Y" out to Meyers received a lot more than people a couple of miles away. As of 1:15 p.m. Monday, US50 over Echo Summit has been closed due to several accidents and collisions.

Forest thinning helped keep the Caldor Fire from burning into South Lake Tahoe, but experts say more fuel management and climate action are needed to slow the Sierras destructive wildfires.

After 50 days, the Caldor Fire continues to to burn in El Dorado and Alpine Counties. It is currently measured at 221,775 acres and is 91 percent contained. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. 782 structures have been destroyed, 35 structures are threatened, and 81 structures have been damaged.

SACRAMENTO — The Fawn Fire, burning in Shasta County north of Redding, was fully contained Saturday evening after more than a week of highly active wildfire conditions. In a Saturday update, Cal Fire said the 8,578-acre blaze was 100% contained as of 6 p.m. The fire forced the evacuation of thousand

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Fawn fire, burning in Shasta County north of Redding, was fully contained Saturday evening after more than a week of highly active wildfire conditions.

Here are the latest updates on conditions, evacuations and closures for the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County.

Here are the latest updates on conditions, evacuations and closures for the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County.