Fire 
The fire is now 95,544 acres with containment at 82%. The most active areas continue to be the Merced Gorge and Badger Pass area. Fuel in the interior of the fire has been mostly consumed. Crews are continuing to secure the remaining wedge of the perimeter with very methodical, slow firing operations near Turtleback Dome.

Smoke 
Expect continued improvement today except for areas in proximity to the firing operation. Smoke production will increase after the inversion breaks, around noon in the lower elevations and early afternoon above 5000 feet. Afternoon winds will push smoke to the east and cause evening settling along the Merced drainage to occur later than usual.

Other 
Badger Pass monitor is offline. That area is subject to heavy smoke.