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All Precautionary Evacuation Warnings in Douglas County Lifted

As of 12 p.m. on September 11, 2021, all Douglas County precautionary evacuation warnings have been lifted.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE NO LONGER UNDER PRECAUTIONARY WARNINGS

1. Upper Kingsbury (South)

2. Upper Kingsbury (North)

3. Central Kingsbury

4. Lower Kingsbury

5. Lower Oliver, Kahle Drive region and roads

6. Lake Village

7. Areas South of Elks Point Road

For residents returning back to their homes, Douglas County has created a resource webpage for your potential needs:

https://douglascountynv.gov/government/departments/emergency_management/...

While the precaution warnings have been lifted on the Nevada side, residents are still encouraged to always remain on the alert and be prepared for any possible future emergencies.

This situation continues to evolve, please check the website and respond to emergency personnel accordingly.

Information regarding the Caldor Fire can be found here:

Douglas County Caldor Fire Webpage: https://www.douglascountynv.gov/government/departments/emergency_managem...

El Dorado Caldor Fire Website: https://www.edcgov.us/Pages/Caldor-Fire.aspx
Nevada Department of Emergency Management https://dem.nv.gov/DEM/Emergency/CaldorFire/

Cal Fire Incident page https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2021/8/14/caldor-fire/

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