California fire crews continue to battle the Caldor Fire after the reopening of Highway 50 on Tuesday.
Fire and utility crews are still doing a lot of cleanup and repair work in the burn area so Caltrans is advising travelers to be extra cautious and alert.
The Caldor Fire has burned 220,548 acres and is 76% contained, after sparking in El Dorado County on Aug. 14.
Officials said low humidity and gusty winds Tuesday evening made it another “active night” for crews. With expected higher humidity and lessening winds Wednesday, firefighters are preparing for “strategic firing operations” later in the week.
“Increasingly challenging fire behavior combined with steep and rugged terrain continue to make access to the uncontained lines of the fire a perpetually difficult and slow-going operation.,” U.S. Forest Service officials reported.