REDDING, Calif. — All national forests in California will temporarily close as wildfires continue to rage across the Golden State.

The closure takes effect Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. and lasts through Sept. 17.

Nine national forests across Northern California were already closed, including every national forest in the Northstate.

“We do not take this decision lightly but this is the best choice for public safety,” said Regional Forester Jennifer Eberlien. “It is especially hard with the approaching Labor Day weekend when so many people enjoy our national forests.”

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LAKE DAVIS, Calif. — The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office has issued a new mandatory evacuation order as the Dixie Fire approaches Lake Davis.

The order, issued shortly after noon, impacts the area from Lake Davis north to the intersection of Beckwourth Genesee Road and Bagley Pass Road.

This is a breaking story that KRCR will continue to closely monitor.

YubaNet Fire News@YubaNetFire#CaldorFire More Evacuation Orders: – Tahoe Keys – Tahoe Islands – Al Tahoe – Sierra Tract – Bijou Evacuate eastbound on Highway 50 towards Nevada

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‘Looking Down a Gun Barrel.’ South Lake Tahoe Residents Should Evacuate Sooner Rather Than Later

Active NorCal August 30, 20210

The next two days will provide crucial for fire officials to save lives and structures in the Tahoe Basin threatened by the Caldor Fire. A Red Flag Warning has been issued in the area with winds up to 35 mph, the precise worst time to see this kind of weather. With the fire currently moving down Echo Summit, South Lake Tahoe residents should evacuate sooner rather than later.

The fire showed its strength on Sunday night, moving through Twin Bridges with a destructive fervor and destroying much in its path. High elevation cabins were burned to the ground and Sierra-at-Tahoe resort lost at least one building. Now, the fire continues to move down Echo Summit, with a clear path towards South Lake Tahoe.

Caldor Fire – 8/30/2021

‘No sign it’s about to slow down’: Caldor Fire roars toward Tahoe Basin

Katie Dowd, SFGATEAug. 29, 2021Updated: Aug. 29, 2021 10:01 p.m.

– Updates: Get info on the Caldor Fire from the Eldorado National Forest.
– Information line: 530-303-2455
– Evacuations: Get the latest info from the U.S. Forest Service and from a map posted by the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office.
– Maps: Find from the Forest Service. 

LATEST, 9:35 p.m.: Cal Fire issued updated evacuation warnings for El Dorado County that include the remainder of the South Lake Tahoe Basin. The agency’s update included new evacuation orders for El Dorado and Alpine counties.

Update to Evacuation Orders and Warnings in El Dorado and Alpine Counties. pic.twitter.com/3UbwZPmGuQ

ANTELOPE INCIDENT Acres Burned: 71,447 Percent Contained: 51% Current as of 8/29/2021, 4:34 PM

CALDOR INCIDENT Acres Burned: 168,387 Percent Contained: 13% Current as of 8/29/2021, 5:57 PM

DIXIE INCIDENT Acres Burned: 765,635 Percent Contained: 48% Current as of 8/29/2021, 5:48 PM

Dixie and Caldor fires are both under Red Flag Warning conditions through Tuesday. The Antelope fire is on the periphery of a RFW.

Esri, USGS | NOAA, NWS, Esri | Esri Canada, Esri, HERE, Garmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, Bureau of Land Management, EPA, NPS Red Flag WarningRed Flag Warning is effective from 8/30/2021, 11:00 AM through 8/31/2021, 11:00 PM

Areas Affected: Burney Basin and Northeast Plateau in Shasta County Including Northwest Lassen NF north of Lassen NP; Eastern Portion of Shasta, Trinity NF; Northern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. From Yuba To Amador Counties; Northern Sierra Foothills from 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes Nevada-Yuba-Placer RU and Anador-Eldorado RU; Northern Sierra Including Lassen NP and Plumas and Lassen NF, S West of the Sierra Crest – West of Evans Peak, Grizzly Peak, Beckworth Peak; Southern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft, Calaveras and Toulumne Counties; Stanislaus National Forest; Tahoe – Eldorado National Forest

Summary: …Red Flag Warning Monday through Tuesday Evening for the Sierra Nevada and Southern Cascades… .Gusty west to southwest winds are forecast to develop over the Northern Sierra Nevada and Southern Cascades this afternoon and lasting through Wednesday. The strongest winds are expected late Monday morning through Tuesday evening which combined with low More Info

Last Updated : 8/29/2021, 2:08 PM