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Fire officials ordered more evacuations around the Tahoe Basin on Sunday evening as the massive Caldor Fire encroached on the California mountain resort town. Crews dealt with a two-week old blaze they said was ’more aggressive than anticipated,’ and continued to edge toward the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe. ’Today’s been a rough day and there’s no bones about it,’ said Jeff Marsoleis, forest supervisor for El Dorado National Forest. A few days ago, he thought crews could halt the Caldor Fire’s eastern progress, but he said: ’today it let loose.’ Flames churned through mountains just a few miles southwest of the Tahoe Basin, where thick smoke sent tourists packing at a time when summer vacations would usually be in full swing ahead of the Labor Day weekend. Original Article: Original Video:
