Union Democrat: A fire in Yosemite National Park’s rugged Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River, in Tuolumne County, was sparked by lightning Wednesday night. By noon on Thursday, the fire had spread to 303 acres, Yosemite officials said.
The fire, dubbed the Wildcat Fire, is burning on the north side of the Tuolumne River, between Pate Valley and Glen Aulin. The Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne trail is closed from Glen Aulin to Pate Valley.
Firefighters are working to keep the flames on the north side of the Tuolumne River, Wuchner said. Potential values to be protected include the Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp, the Tuolumne River, wildlife habitat, trail systems and bridges.