September 22, 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 was active yesterday, similar fire activity can be expected again today. As smoke lifts, fire activity will increase with warmer and dryer conditions.For the latest Creek Fire fire information and details, go to: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/videos/7147/

Smoke: Smoke accumulated in the area yesterday, degrading air quality to Unhealthy/Very Unhealthy at all sites in the forecast area, with the exception of Bishop. With similar weather and fire behavior expected again today, air quality will remain in the Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy conditions, with periods of Hazardous possible at sites nearest the fire.

Notes: Sensitive populations more susceptible to smoke impacts include children, the elderly, people with heart or lung problems, and people with respiratory illnesses.
Source: USFS