**Evacuation Order and Evacuation Warning Updates**
New Evacuation Warnings, Orders, and Road Closures effective Thursday 8/26/2021 at (1000 hours) 10:00 A.M.:
Evacuation Order: El Dorado County
- From Twin Bridges east to the Echo Summit
- From Highway 50 south to the Amador and Alpine County lines
- From Highway 50 north to Flagpole Peak
Evacuation Warnings: El Dorado County
- Christmas Valley from Highway 89 west to Echo Summit
- Highway 89 due west to Watershed Ridge and south to the Amador/El Dorado County line
Road Closures:
- The Highway 50 closure has been extended east to Meyers (Highway 50 and Highway 89 junction). Residents evacuating the area between Twin Bridges and Echo Summit should use Highway 50 east.
Evacuation Shelter: Nevada
- A Red Cross Shelter is open for those evacuating from the area at the Douglas County Community Center, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, NV.
NOTES: Attached is a map of the new evacuation warning area in the Christmas Valley. This area is yellow on the map. No other areas of the Tahoe Basin are on Evacuation Warning at this time.
Please go to: www.tinyurl.com/EDSOEVAC for a complete online evacuation map.
All previous evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect
A mandatory evacuation order is defined as an immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
An evacuation warning is defined as a potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. Please continue to adhere to road closures and any evacuation orders and warnings. A reminder to drive slowly and yield to emergency personnel in the area. There will be smoke in the respective areas as firefighters continue firefighting.
Click here for: California Caldor Fire Thursday, August 26, 2021 Updates
August 26, 2021 - Caldor Fire Update to Evacuation Orders, Warnings and Road Closures for Thursday.
