Concerns in the towns and resort communities near the famed alpine lake as only 9% of the wildfire has been contained

An explosive wildfire is raging south-west of Lake Tahoe, sparking concerns in the towns and resort communities near the famed alpine lake.

The Caldor fire, just 9% contained, has become the nation’s number one priority for firefighting resources, said Chief Thom Porter, director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

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Source: The Guardian