Breaking News: Thousands of people along the southern and western shores of Lake Tahoe were ordered to evacuate as the Caldor fire intensified.

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS Thousands of people along the southern and western shores of Lake Tahoe were ordered to evacuate as the Caldor fire intensified. Monday, August 30, 2021 6:34 PM EST The fire had spread to more than 177,000 acres and was 14 percent contained, according to Cal Fire. Many evacuees grappled with bumper-to-bumper traffic after several major roads in the area were closed. Photographs showed cars at a standstill. Read the latest   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018