A sign in Eldorado County, Calif., warns motorists about the closure of Highway 50, which is shut in both directions due to the Caldor Fire, on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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Weather heats up as Caldor Fire inches toward Tahoe

Crews working in rugged terrain scrambled to douse spot fires caused by erratic winds.

• By The Associated Press
• August 29, 2021