BBCNEWS BBC News September 1, 2021 09:29:00
Progression at times. the caldorfire is by no means the biggest fire that california has seen this year. but what makes it so dangerous is its proximity to residential areas. south lake tahoe is a beloved alpine town on the nevada—california border, high up in the mountains. californians spend summer holidays here, you can ski in the winter. it has a special place in people's hearts, a place of fun and adventure. yet the ski slopes have been transformed into an inferno, and the clear air of tahoe has turned to dense smog. much of what happens now depends on wind direction and fire intensity....