The next community meeting will be held on Monday evening at 7:00 pm on the Sierra National Forest Facebook page using Facebook Live.

The Creek Fire Incident Management Team and local officials will provide the most current information on fire operations, evacuations, advisories and what is happening in the forest. Ask questions and express your concerns using chat within the event. Información en español después.
 
Follow the link to attend the event:  https://fb.me/e/4BgpywBCk 

The fire is currently 333,880 acres, 49% contained, approximately 1,714 personnel assisting with fire suppression and logistical operations.

Southern California Edison (SCE) is asking all boat owners to remove boats from Huntington Lake. The water level will be lowered in the lake and all boats must be removed prior to October 15,2020.  The Sierra National Forest will allow roadblock access by permit on both October 10 and 11.  Visit the forest website for detailed information:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sierra/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD821849

Some residents remain evacuated in the areas of Mono Hot Springs, Vermillion Resort, Muir Trail Ranch, Blayney Meadow and Florence Lake.

Due to the weather, crews are making good progress and continue suppression repair around the perimeter of the fire. The change in the weather has assisted with clearing smoke out of the air, allowing firefighters to be supported by helicopters for the first time in over a week. Rugged and steep terrain continue to hamper firefighting efforts.

Please use caution while driving as heavy congestion is expected on Hwy 168 through the weekend.

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The fire is currently 333,880 acres, 49% contained, approximately 1,534 personnel assisting with fire suppression and logistical operations.

Southern California Edison (SCE) is asking all boat owners to remove boats from Huntington Lake. The water level will be lowered in the lake and all boats must be removed prior to October 15,2020.  The Sierra National Forest will allow roadblock access by permit on both October 10 and 11.  Visit the forest website for detailed information:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sierra/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD821849

Some residents remain evacuated in the areas of Mono Hot Springs, Vermillion Resort, Muir Trail Ranch, Blayney Meadow and Florence Lake. Crews will take advantage of the cooler weather temperatures and plan for direct attack as weather permits.

In the northeast area around Edison Lake and Vermillion Camp crews will be going direct to secure the containment lines.

Crews continue suppression repair around the perimeter of the fire. Resource advisors have identified areas that require repair and will be working to mitigate suppression damage in these areas.

Please use caution while driving as heavy congestion is expected on Hwy 168 through the weekend.

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Weather Information:

A Pacific disturbance will push ashore along the California coast today bringing clouds and temporarily cool conditions. Measurable rainfall is not expected. High pressure will again build onshore from the Pacific next week, becoming gradually stronger while producing warmer and much dryer conditions through the upcoming week. Smoke will remain present overnights and into the mornings, with some air quality improvement during the afternoons as local winds develop. Critical fire weather conditions are possible by around Wednesday, due to minimal Relative Humidity recovery at night and development of warmer than normal temperatures. Reduced smoke should open up air operations, particularly on west flank areas of the fire. Under the influence of strong SW winds, smoke will likely be pushed in the direction of Mono Hot Springs.

Fresno County-SOUTH ZONE:

The Sierra National Forest will allow individuals who were evacuated from campgrounds, camping areas and cabins in the South Zone of the fire an opportunity to return and collect their belongings again this weekend, October 10 and 11. Please follow this link for more information on how to obtain an access permit. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sierra/home/?cid=fseprd815384

Some residents remain evacuated in the areas of Mono Hot Springs, Vermillion Resort, Muir Trail Ranch, Blayney Meadow and Florence Lake. Crews will take advantage of the cooler weather temperatures and plan for direct attack as weather permits. The North East area around Edison Lake and Vermillion Camp crews will be going direct to secure the containment lines.

Crews will continue suppression repair around the perimeter of the fire, resource advisors have identified areas and will be working to mitigate this situation. Smoke will be seen in the general area as fire personnel continue to strengthen the fire perimeter. Smoke from other fires in the state has become apparent in the Central Valley adding to the poor air quality. Please use caution while driving as heavy congestion is expected on Hwy 168 through the weekend.

Madera County-NORTH ZONE:

Crews are making good progress mopping up along the western perimeter taking advantage of the cooler weather. Small pockets of dense and intense heat continue to persist within the fire area. Fire fighters in the Little Shuteye Peak area will be aided by helicopter bucket drops today, if conditions are favorable as they mop-up, patrol, and secure this section of line. The northern area of the fire continues to creep in small pockets of intense heat, but remains hung up in the granite formations. Road and structure groups are working together along the 81 Road corridor using chippers and faller modules, and will also begin suppression repair today. These areas have heavy smoke at times and are creating poor visibility and safety concerns. The fire is 10 miles west of Mammoth Lakes; little forward progression is occurring due to the natural barriers of rock and the Lions Fire (2018) burn scar. Conditions continue to be monitored very closely. Please respect the Temporary Flight Restriction. The use of drones is not permitted over the fire area. A drone incursion will result in the grounding of all firefighting aircraft. Remember, "If you fly - We can't."

The fire is currently 331, 966 acres, 49% contained, approximately 1,534 personnel assisting with fire suppression and logistical operations.

Southern California Edison (SCE) is asking all boat owners to remove boats from Huntington Lake. The water level will be lowered in the lake and all boats must be removed prior to October 15,2020.  The Sierra National Forest will allow roadblock access by permit on both October 10 and 11.  Visit the forest website for detailed information:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sierra/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD821849

Power has been restored to all PG&E customers. 325 Southern California Edison customers remain without power.

Smoke will be seen in the area as fire personnel continue to strengthen the fire perimeter. Smoke from other fires in the state has become apparent in the Central Valley adding to the poor air quality. Please use caution while driving as heavy congestion is expected on Hwy 168 through the weekend.

A Pacific disturbance will push ashore along the California coast Saturday, bringing clouds and temporarily cool conditions. Measurable rainfall is not expected. High pressure will re-build onshore from the Pacific next week, becoming gradually stronger, producing warmer and much dryer conditions through the upcoming week. Smoke will remain present overnights and into the mornings, with some air quality improvement during the afternoons as local winds develop. Critical fire weather conditions are possible by Wednesday due to minimal RH recovery and development of warmer than normal temperatures.

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The fire is currently 331, 966 acres, 49% contained, approximately 1,587 personnel assisting with fire suppression and logistical operations.

Team 14 CIIMT (California Interagency Incident Management Team) assumed command of the South Zone as of 6:00 am this morning.

Southern California Edison (SCE) is asking all boat owners to remove boats from Huntington Lake. The water level will be lowered in the lake and all boats must be removed prior to October 15,2020.  The Sierra National Forest will allow roadblock access by permit on both October 10 and 11.  Visit the forest website for detailed information:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sierra/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD821849
 
There will be a virtual community meeting for the fire tonight at 7:00 pm on Facebook Live:  https://fb.me/e/7bXHa5tIX 
 
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Weather Information:
Below average temperatures will remain present through the end of the week, and overnight temperatures at high elevations may even dip below freezing. Significant increases in relative humidity, in the 40 to 60 percent range, have already helped to moderate fire behavior and slow the fires progress.  High clouds are expected to clear later today allowing for terrain driven winds to dominate, 3 to 8 mph downslope in the morning, shifting to upslope winds of 5-10 mph, with higher gusts in the afternoon. Diurnal influences will not be enough to clear smoke from the region. Heavy smoke prevented air resources from assisting suppression efforts yesterday. Without bucket drops over the remote and difficult terrain of Little Shuteye Peak, crews were left to perform dry mop-up, using hand tools only. Smoke is expected to keep air operations grounded again today.  

Fresno County-SOUTH ZONE:
The Sierra National Forest will allow individuals who were evacuated from campgrounds, camping areas and cabins in the South Zone of the fire an opportunity to return and collect their belongings again this weekend, October 10 and 11. Please follow this link for more information on how to obtain an access permit. Permit Holder Access/Recreation Residence 

Smoke will be seen in the general area as fire personnel continue to strengthen the fire perimeter. Smoke from other fires in the state has become apparent in the Central Valley adding to the poor air quality. Please use caution while driving as heavy congestion is expected on Hwy 168 through the weekend. 

Madera County-NORTH ZONE:   
With mop-up nearly complete along the stretch of uncontained fireline around Little Shuteye Peak, crews have progressed to gridding the green fuels adjacent to those lines, looking for hidden sparks and embers smoldering in the duff. This activity indicates that fireline north and south of Little Shuteye Peak is approaching containment status.  

Our roads group has dropped more than a thousand trees in recent days to reduce hazards along interior roads, most of which are now open and passible. Yesterday they reported having completed improvement work in the Portuguese overlook area of the 7 road, far north end of the fire.  

The fire is 10 miles west of Mammoth Lakes; little forward progression is occurring due to the natural barriers of rock and the Lions Fire (2018) burn scar. Conditions continue to be monitored very closely.  

Please respect the Temporary Flight Restriction. The use of drones is not permitted over the fire area. A drone incursion will result in the grounding of all firefighting aircraft. Remember, "If you fly - We can't." 

The fire is currently 330,899 acres, 49% contained, approximately 1,587 personnel assisting with fire suppression and logistical operations

Team 14 CIIMT (California Interagency Incident Management Team) will assume command of the South Zone tomorrow, Friday October 9, 2020 following today’s transitional shadowing.

Southern California Edison (SCE) is asking all boat owners to remove boats from Huntington Lake. Water level will be lowered in the lake and all boats must be removed prior to October 15,2020.

Smoke will remain present overnight and into the mornings, with general air quality improvement during the afternoons. Seasonal mild temperatures will continue until the end of the week. Saturday we will see another Pacific trough, clouds and increased humidity. Measurable rainfall is not expected.

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The fire is currently 330,899 acres, 49% contained, approximately 1,531 personnel assisting with fire suppression and logistical operations

Team 14 CIIMT (California Interagency Incident Management Team) will assume command of the South Zone tomorrow, Friday October 9, 2020 following today’s transitional shadowing.

Fire activity was significant on Forest Road 80 between Kaiser Pass Road and Florence Lake. Smoky conditions will remain throughout the area. Smoke from fire activity throughout the state has come to the Central Valley and is visible on the Creek Fire incident.

There will be a Fresno County Community meeting tonight Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. You can view it on Facebook live at https://www.facebook.com/FresnoCountyCA or attend in person at Sierra High School (football field) 33326 Lodge Rd, Tollhouse, CA 93667.

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The next virtual Community Meeting will be Friday, 7:00 pm on Facebook Live:  https://fb.me/e/7bXHa5tIX

The Creek Fire Incident Management Team and local officials will provide the most current information on fire operations, evacuations, and advisories, via Facebook Live. Ask questions and express your concerns. Información en español después