Residents, tourists scramble to evacuate as California fire nears Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE Tahoe, Calif - Residents and tourists in communities near popular Lake Tahoe fled on Monday as the Caldor fire roared closer after sweeping across dried-out forests in California's devastating summer of blazes.

Dry fuel and up-slope canyon winds helped fan the fire over almost 10,000 more acres since Sunday, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The fire, which has spread across 177,260 acres (71,740 hectares), is 14% contained. Evacuation orders have been issued for several areas, including a portion of El Dorado County south of Lake Tahoe. The lake borders Nevada and is a beloved area in which to swim, hike and camp.