CALIFORNIA – Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from the shores of Lake Tahoe here as a major wildfire continues to spread.
The Caldor Fire has burned more than 191,000 acres, with just 16 percent of the fire brought under control.
More than 3,500 firefighters were deployed to combat the blaze, which began more than two weeks ago.
One hospital has been forced to evacuate, with patients transferred to other facilities in the region.
Five people got injured, while more than 700 properties have been damaged or destroyed, according to authorities.(BBC)
