Caldor fire burns on both sides of US Highway 50, footage shows – video

The Caldor fire continued its slow march toward the Lake Tahoe resort region on Friday. If the fire continues its path, fire crews plan to make a stand at Echo Summit, a mountain pass where US Route 50 begins its descent toward Lake Tahoe.

The fire has been the nation's top firefighting priority because of its proximity to Lake Tahoe, a popular tourist destination that is home to thousands

• Caldor fire continues march to Lake Tahoe as winds expected to pick up