September 8, 2020 - The U.S. Forest Service reports smoke and air quality outlook for the San Joaquin-Yosemite areas, due to the Creek Fire.

Fire: As of last night, the Creek Fire has burned over 135,000 acres, much of it in heavy mixed conifer fuels, with over 50,000 acres of that burning in the last 24 hrs. Potential for extreme fire behavior and large‐scale growth continues.

Smoke: NW transport winds are blowing smoke to the SE from the Creek Fire this morning, and there is a lot of residual smoke from yesterday trapped in the canyons and lower terrain. Some of this may mix out in the afternoon, however continued large‐scale emissions are likely to worsen air quality tonight and tomorrow, throughout the forecast area.

Note: Forecasts reflect particulate matter only – no ozone. Poor visibility, potentially less than 1/4 mile, may occur on roads to the south and/or west of the fire and may also hinder aircraft flight operations.

Source: USFS