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Fire

Yesterday, interior fuels on the Trout fire consumed near Boone Meadow and SE progression just south of Smith Meadow was minimal but stubbornly persistent. The Borel Fire was active, mostly on the eastern edge, in the south fork of Erskine creek. Expected fire behavior on the Borel includes possible crown fire runs and spotting. 

Smoke

Yesterday, smoke transport was again influenced by westerly winds and tracked to the east/northeast. The lower Owens Valley was impacted and evening pooling in Lone Pine occurred, causing periods of USG to UNHEALTHY air quality there. Today, westerly flow will decrease under a ridging pattern, and we’ll see temperatures begin to tick up. Western foothill communities will see generally MODERATE to USG conditions caused by the new Pedro fire. The southern Owens Valley can expect MODERATE to periods of UNHEALTHY conditions around Lone Pine. The north valley should see generally MODERATE conditions. Lake Isabella and Kernville can expect periods of MODERATE to USG in the AM through early afternoon. Conditions in Lake Isabella and Kernville should improve by late afternoon as winds increase.