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The Big Meadow Fire in Yosemite National Park
The Big Meadow Fire in Yosemite National Park has grown to nearly 4,400 acres, and fire bosses plan to institute restricted access along the Tioga Road between Crane Flat and White Wolf beginning Monday and continuing indefinitely.
The fire, which started August 26 when a controlled burn quickly got out of control, is 50 percent contained. The blaze has forced the evacuations of Foresta and Old El Portal, and the Crane Flat and Tamarack campgrounds both have been closed, as has the Yosemite View Lodge.
Beginning Monday, flaggers will be controlling access along the Tioga Road between White Wolf and Crane Flat. This stretch of the road will have controlled access with a pilot car during daylight hours, and be closed completely each night. Motorists should expect delays, which could begin as early as Monday morning. The Big Meadow Fire continues to spread northeast and use of the Tioga Road for fire operations is necessary, according to reports from the park. Fire bosses say that "fire activity is dynamic and conditions may dictate a complete closure of Tioga Road at any time."
Visitors can call 209-372-0669 or 209-372-0327 for updated fire information during business hours.
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The fire, which started August 26 when a controlled burn quickly got out of control, is 50 percent contained. The blaze has forced the evacuations of Foresta and Old El Portal, and the Crane Flat and Tamarack campgrounds both have been closed, as has the Yosemite View Lodge.
Beginning Monday, flaggers will be controlling access along the Tioga Road between White Wolf and Crane Flat. This stretch of the road will have controlled access with a pilot car during daylight hours, and be closed completely each night. Motorists should expect delays, which could begin as early as Monday morning. The Big Meadow Fire continues to spread northeast and use of the Tioga Road for fire operations is necessary, according to reports from the park. Fire bosses say that "fire activity is dynamic and conditions may dictate a complete closure of Tioga Road at any time."
Visitors can call 209-372-0669 or 209-372-0327 for updated fire information during business hours.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com...tioga-road4468
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