Fire
The fire is now 95,544 acres, 440 of new growth, with containment at 80%. 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 making progress toward securing the remaining wedge of the perimeter with very methodical, slow firing operations toward 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. Smoke will continue to settle into drainages in the evenings.
Other
Camp Mather and Badger Pass monitors are offline. These areas are subject to heavy smoke.
