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Smoke from the Bowles Creek Fire continues to impact local communities, especially along Hwy 38, Skalkaho Road. Hwy 38 remains open. However, motorists are urged to drive slowly and with caution as heavy fire operations are occurring along the entirety of the roadway. Additionally, smoke from the fire settles more heavily at night, so drivers are urged to remain extra vigilant if traveling through the area after sunset. In light of potential changing fire conditions, it is recommended to check for updated information on road and area closures prior to traveling. Updates can be found on Inciweb or the Bowles Creek Fire Facebook page. If road access changes, a news release/update will be released by the Incident Management Team.

The area is experiencing its 9th day of drying conditions. Larger fuels are drying with more live surface fuel availability. Fire activity is picking up and will continue over the next few days. Flanking, group tree torching, and spotting is being observed. Fire crews continue to construct fuel breaks along several roads. Aircraft is checking fire spread and fire officials continue to monitor fire behavior. Firefighters are utilizing firing operations to strengthen containment lines. Fire crews also continue to implement chipping and mastication operations, as well as installation of sprinklers, to reduce available fuels near values at risk.