When you say
"nine out of ten forest fires
are caused by humans,"
all I hear is,
"There is a bear out there
who knows how to use matches."
...Author Unknown
We just happened to take a drive to South Lake Tahoe on August 14, 2022, one year to the day, after the Caldor Fire. We drove up Highway 50 and saw all the devastation for the first time. It was heartbreaking, not only for the trees, demolished towns, residents and businesses but also for the wildlife. There are still 75 families, a year later, without a place to call home. A father and son were arrested in connection with causing the Caldor Fire.
The Caldor Fire: One Year Later
-Began: August 14, 2021
-221,835 Acres Burned
-1,003 Structures Destroyed
-$1.2 Billion
-El Dorado, Amador & Alpine Counties
-Fully Contained: October 21. 2021
So sad. 😢 What happened to the father and son and how in the world did they find them? What a beautiful day you had. It’s hard to believe it was a year ago.
