A firefighting helicopter prepares to drop water on a hot spot above Highway 88 on the hill northeast of Caples Lake on Thursday morning. Highway 88 reopened to travelers at 4 p.m. Thursday. Motorists are asked to watch for firefighters who are still working to extinguish the Caldor Fire.

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Highway 88 reopens 4 p.m. Thursday

Fire officials are asking travelers on Highway 88 to watch for fire equipment on the route, which opened at 4 p.m.

• By Kurt Hildebrand
• September 16, 2021