September 16, 2020 - The U.S. Forest Service reports smoke and air quality outlook for the San Joaquin-Yosemite areas, due to the Creek Fire.

Fire: The Creek Fire remained moderately active yesterday on the northern portion of the fire. Containment is 18%, and fire activity and smoke production could be higher due to higher winds and lower humidity than yesterday.  For the latest Creek Fire fire information and details, go to: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/videos/7147/

Smoke: Yesterday, air quality was in the Very Unhealthy to Hazardous ranges, with the exception of Millerton remaining in the Unhealthy range. Today, we can expect heavy smoke impacts and similar air quality patterns again, but with the increased fire activity. Tomorrow, depending on fire activity today, we may see improvement in the afternoon with the forecasted stronger southwest winds, but the potential increased smoke production from today’s fire activity might negate that.

Notes: Forecasts reflect particulate matter from smoke only – not ozone or dust. Poor visibility, potentially less than 1/4 mile is likely under morning smoke inversions.
Source: USFS