#WATCH: KCBS Radio's Holy Quan and Kris Ankarlo observe the fire scene from above Caples Lake in Kirkwood as fire crews attack the #CaldorFire. | KCBS Radio

RECORD-BREAKING FIRES: California is on pace to break last year’s record fire season as more than 80 large wildfires across the West have burned at least 2.5 million acres. | CBS Evening News

34K views · 269 reactions | California's Caldor Fire is experiencing explosive growth due to extremely dry fuels and winds, and currently has consumed roughly 54,000 acres. This GOES West imagery of the area was captured yesterday, and shows the smoke and heat signature of the fire itself. | NOAA Satellite and Information Service | Facebook

The unpredictable nature of the #CaldorFire has shocked even our veteran photographer Dave Grashoff, who himself had to be escorted out of danger this morning as flames quickly moved into the area he was in. Latest information here: https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2021/08/17/caldor-fire-el-dorado-county-evacuation-updates/ | CBS13 CBS Sacramento

Nevada National Guard captured this video showing a water drop on the Caldor fire. Highway 50 will be shut down between Sly Park Road and the town of Meyers, Calif. beginning at 4:30 p.m. According to Caltrans officials, the highway is being closed because of safety concerns from the Caldor Fire as high winds are expected throughout the area. The extreme fire weather in the area has also prompted new mandatory evacuation orders between Sly Park and Strawberry. STORY HERE: https://bit.ly/3mmqNZc