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Around Tahoe, landmarks, cherished places await a fire’s fate

Perhaps more than with other wildfires in the Western U.S., this one resonates the world over. Lake Tahoe is an international destination, a glorious wedding backdrop, a sparkling jewel in John Muir’s Range of Light.

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Wind creates chaos for firefighters as flames near Lake Tahoe

The Caldor Fire was 3 miles outside of South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, officials said. The National Weather Service warned that weather conditions Wednesday would include wind gusts up to 30 mph.

 
Officials advise tourists to postpone travel to Lake Tahoe

Firefighters battling a stubborn California wildfire Friday near the Lake Tahoe resort region faced gusty winds and dry conditions that made vegetation ready to burn.

Which states send the most people to Nevada?

The U.S. population between 2019 and 2020 grew at the lowest rate in 120 years—just .35%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But low population growth didn’t stop many people from moving, as western and southern states saw influxes in population while California and New York saw the biggest drops.