Lake Tahoe Threatened By Massive Fire, More Ordered To Flee

The Caldor fire is expanding, threatening more homes and land, and is now moving towards Lake Tahoe. Firefighting crews have been battling the blaze for two weeks, but it has become more aggressive than expected, with no signs of slowing down. The fire has already burned nearly 245 square miles.

What is the current status of the Caldor fire?

• It is expanding and threatening more areas.

• It is under control.

• It has been extinguished.

• It is decreasing in size.

Towards which location is the Caldor fire currently moving?

• Sacramento

• San Francisco

• Lake Tahoe

• Los Angeles

How long have crews been fighting the Caldor fire?

• Two weeks

• Three weeks

• Four weeks

• One week

What have officials noted about the fire's behavior?

• It is less aggressive than expected.

• It is more aggressive than anticipated.

• It is behaving as expected.

• It is slowing down.

How much area has the Caldor fire burned?

• 100 square miles

• 150 square miles

• 245 square miles

• 300 square miles