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The slope fire continues to grow and is creating some very hazyskies in the Whiter Wolf, Tuolmne River, Tuomne Meadows and beyond areas. Trails are closed.

Slope: (37 54.572 x 119 40.924; 6900’ el., Tuolumne Co).  The Slope fire is
at 1100 acres.  The fire activity was low to moderate in growth and spread
over the Labor Day weekend.  Fifty percent of the perimeter is active,
mostly to the south.  It continues to burn in brush, timber and heavy
accumulations of dead and down vegetation, through an area with no recorded
fire history.  This lightning caused fire began July 25. Smoke was rising
to 700’ above the ground and dispersing to the northeast. Light smoke may
be visible along Tioga Rd, White Wolf area, O’Shaughnessy Dam of the Hetch
Hetchy Reservoir, Rancheria trail area, and in the Tuolumne Meadows area.
Five firefighters are assigned.

The fire has crossed the trail from Harden Lake to Pate Valley and is
adjacent to all other trails to Pate Valley.   Consequently the decision
was made by Wilderness and Fire Management officers to close all trails in
the area to Pate Valley from White Wolf for safety to hikers and
backpackers.