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The Mammoth Lakes Ranger District is planning the Antelope prescribed fire project (fuel and weather dependent) starting April 19 through April 23, 2021. Ignitions should be completed early enough in the week to give enough burn down time so the opening day of Fishing Season will not be affected. This project includes 581 acres and is located near Smokey Bear Flat, east of Hwy 395, south and west of Owens River Road, about 5.5 miles northeast of Mammoth Lakes. The unit is lo...cated along Forest Road 3S06. Crews are taking advantage of recent snowmelt and rain to safely conduct this prescribed fire before conditions become too dry. This project is in Jeffrey pine forest and can be completed in smaller units if necessary, using the road system to define sub-unit perimeters. Crews will work with the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District to ensure they take advantage of good smoke dispersal windows. This area has seen previous mechanical thinning and forest debris pile burning, so these prescribed fires are the next step in restoring the natural fire cycle in the Jeffrey pine forest, which historically had a frequent fire cycle (about every 5-15 years). This will encourage biodiversity as well as help make the forest more resistant to fires of unnatural size and intensity. Smoke may be visible at times from Highways 395, 158, and 203, as well as the communities of June Lake, Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes, and Crowley Lake. More information about the prescribed fire program on the Inyo National Forest, including Frequently Asked Questions and links to helpful information, can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7382/

ICYMI, campgrounds in the Mammoth Lakes and June Lake Loop that are on recreation.gov will be 100% reservation for the 2021 season. There will still be first-come first-served (FF) campgrounds located in Mammoth (Lake George and Pine City), and all of Reds Meadow, and all of Tioga Pass will remain FF As campgrounds start to open up for the season, we will post them here and on our website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/inyo/recreation... Make campground reservations at: www.recreation.gov

Thank you Caltrans District 9! If you're seeking information on road status/conditions in the Eastern Sierra, we encourage you follow their page. As campgrounds begin to open for the season, we'll post updates here and on our website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/inyo/recreation As a reminder, please continue to recreate responsibly! Here are some great tips to read and share: https://www.recreateresponsibly.org/

Are you getting rain or snow where you are?

Fire plays an important role in the Inyo National Forest. This short video is a great one to watch and share with others who live and recreate in the Eastern Sierra.

Our friends at Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics shared this thought-provoking article. Please play it safe. #KnowBeforeYouGo Make sure you have the right gear and experience for your outdoor activities. We recommend slowing down and choosing lower risk activities to reduce your risk of injury. Always let someone back home know where you are going and when to expect you back. Search and rescue operations and health care resources are both strained. #RecreateResponsibly

Excellent advice from our friends Caltrans District 9.

All Inyo National Forest lands open in association with SQF Complex, Closures still in place in the Sequoia National Forest The Inyo National Forest, in coordination with the Sequoia National Forest, has opened all areas on the Inyo National Forest associated with the SQF Complex. The SQF Complex, which included the Castle Fire, was started by lightning in late August of 2020 and was 100% contained on January 6, 2021 at 174,178 acres. Just over 12,000 acres burned on the Iny...o National Forest during the SQF Complex. The southwest portion of the Golden Trout Wilderness on the Inyo National Forest is open. The Sequoia National Forest continues to have closures associated with the SQF Complex (https://www.fs.usda.gov/Inte/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd872851.pdf) . Wilderness permits will not be issued for areas where closures are in effect. As always, visitors should know before they go and safely plan their trips around areas that have closures. Additionally, areas that have recently burned are more prone to avalanches until the fire area stabilizes and revegetates, may have unstable footing, loose rocks, fire-weakened trees, and other associated hazards.

Campito is looking a little shaggy in his winter coat. He was seen in the Whites last weekend. Get ready Campito (and everyone else)! Much needed snow is in the forecast in the upcoming week. Photos by Don Chambers.

Inyo National Forest Terminates Creek Fire Closure; Closures still in place in the Sierra National Forest. The Inyo National Forest, in coordination with the Sierra National Forest, is terminating the closure order on the Inyo National Forest for the Creek Fire, effective January 13, 2021. The Creek Fire, which started Labor Day weekend last year was 100% contained on December 24 at 379,895 acres. By terminating Forest Order 05-04-52-20-22, the Inyo National Forest opens tha...t portion of the Ansel Adams Wilderness Area and John Muir Wilderness Area on the Inyo. The Sierra National Forest continues to have closures in place associated with the Creek Fire. Wilderness permits will not be issued for areas where closures are in effect. (https://www.fs.usda.gov/Inte/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd872970.pdf, https://www.fs.usda.gov/Inte/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd872971.pdf) As always, visitors should know before they go and safely plan their trips around areas that have closures. Additionally, areas that have recently burned are more prone to avalanches until the fire area stabilizes and revegetates, may have unstable footing, loose rocks, fire-weakened trees, and other associated hazards.

A field day/clean up day by White Mountain Ranger District staff shows how dry this winter is. Some weather this weekend may help change this.

International Mountain Day. The Inyo has a few of note. What is your favorite Inyo mountain? #InternationalMountainDay.

Update 1/12/21: Project is continuing through this week. Weather and air quality conditions permitting, fire crews will be pile burning today along Bishop Creek, South Lake Rd. near Parchers Resort. Smoke may be visible along the Bishop Creek drainage.

The Forest Service is hiring positions in wildland firefighting! Apply on USAJOBS.gov or visit go.usa.gov/xfdRR for more information.

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his message of equality, love, and service. We remember our Code of Commitments and reflect on a historic quote. Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?' Martin Luther King, Jr.

Link to the news release is here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r5/news-events/ Most campgrounds on the Inyo are closed for the winter, so this affects Lone Pine, Lower Grays, and Bitterbrush. USFS Closing Developed Campgrounds on Eight National Forests in California...Continue reading

Inyo National Forest Plans Winter/Spring Prescribed Fires The Mono Lake, Mammoth, and White Mountain Ranger Districts of the Inyo National Forest will implement prescribed fire projects in the upcoming winter and spring months as conditions permit. Crews take advantage of snow on the ground to complete vegetation pile burning in locations throughout the forest. Thinning and pile burning restores the forest to more natural conditions. Crews then focus on these areas for pres...cribed fires to help return the natural fire cycle. Prescribed fires are planned months in advance, are dependent on meeting the prescription parameters for temperature, wind, relative humidity, air quality, fuel moisture, etc. These areas are prepared in advance with fire hose, water, and other equipment to help ensure a higher level of control. The correct level of firefighting staff is in place upon ignition. Fire intensity (flame length) can be controlled through ignition methods. These projects help to reduce hazardous accumulations of vegetation and fuels, reduce overall fire danger to firefighters and the public, build resilience to future catastrophic wildfires, and produce less smoke than severe wildfires. Projects may be completed in: Lee Vining (DeChambeau Ranch area, Lee Vining Ranger Station); piles June Lake Loop; piles Mammoth Lakes Basin; piles Earthquake Fault off of Minaret Vista Road; piles. Old Shady Rest Campground off of Sawmill Cutoff Road; piles Crestview Fire Station west of Hwy 395; piles McGee Creek; piles Upper Owens River/Casa Diablo; prescribed fire Pine Creek; piles Bishop Creek; piles As prescriptions are met, more detailed project information will be released. Smoke may be visible at times from Highways 395, 158, 167, 120 and 203, as well as the communities of Mono City, Lee Vining, June Lake, Mammoth Lakes, Crowley Lake, Sunny Slopes, and Tom’s Place. All prescribed fire activities will be coordinated with the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District in order to provide the best smoke dispersion and to reduce impacts to Eastern Sierra communities. When you see prescribed fires during the cool times of the year, please understand that we are creating healthier forests and wildfire resilient communities: for today and future generations.

Inyo National Forest Modifies Creek Fire Closure Based on diminishing. fire activity, the Inyo National Forest is opening the Reds Meadow and Devils Postpile National Monument (Madera County) Closure Area, effective December 7. The Reds Meadow Road is closed at Minaret Vista for the winter. However, the area is open to typical winter access (skis, snowshoes, etc.). The following closures remain in effect under Forest Order 05-04-52-20-22 (https://www.fs.usda.gov/Inte/FSE_D...OCUMENTS/fseprd862031.pdf) The portion of the Ansel Adams Wilderness Area and John Muir Wilderness Area as shown on the map (see link above). Additionally, the Sierra National Forest has an area closure for the Creek Fire. Therefore, the John Muir Wilderness and Ansel Adams Wilderness on the Sierra National Forest, including segments that are administered by the Inyo National Forest, remain closed along the Inyo National Forest boundary. (https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7147/ ) These closures remain in effect while the Creek Fire is uncontained along its eastern flank along the Sierra National Forest/ Inyo National Forest boundary. Although the fire area has seen snow, the fire remains at 96% contained and occasional smoke can be observed in the fire perimeter. Forest Closure 05-04-51-20-16 remains in effect and closes areas in the southwest of the Golden Trout Wilderness due to the SQF Complex (Castle Fire, https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7048/ ). This closure is also effective for the Rattlesnake Fire, which recently spread onto the Inyo National Forest from Sequoia National Park. This fire started in Sequoia National Park in August. (https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7131/ ) Forest order 05-04-54-20-15 remains in effect and includes Navy Beach and the South Tufa Area (Beach Fire). Continued fire activity into December speaks volumes to the dry and long fire year that California has experienced. We appreciate your patience in adhering to these closures that remain in place for public safety. Wilderness permits will not be issued for areas where closures are in effect. As always, visitors should know before they go and safely plan their trips around areas that have closures, uncontained fires, active fire, and smoke in the area.

Beach Fire Declared out, Closure Order lifted The Inyo National Forest announces that the Beach Fire, which started by lightning east of Mono Lake last August, has been declared out. The fire was contained at 3,780 acres. The closure order (05-04-54-20-15) for the Beach Fire was in effect until the fire was declared out. Therefore, the closure has expired. This includes forest roads that access the Beach Fire Area, including Navy Beach and the South Tufa Area. ... Visitors to the area are advised to remain on trails and roads since this recently burned area will have hazards that include unstable footing. Additionally, by remaining on roads and trails, natural resources, including fragile tufa formations, will have time to recover and stabilize in the upcoming year. This protects habitat for both plants and wildlife. Photo from the webcam from the Mono Lake Visitor Center (yesterday).

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Nov 3rd, 2020 - Operations Section Chief, Casey Boespflug, with Alaska Interagency Incident Management Team provides the daily operational update. If you would ...prefer to watch this video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DJBZ9ZGi4Q For more information: Fire Info Phone Line: 559-549-3781 Email: [email protected] Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7147/ Video credit: Alaska Interagency Incident Management Team Media: Available for media use with mandatory credit of at least 3 seconds to Creek Fire #CreekFire #FireYear2020

A Christmas story worth telling! In what has now become a 50-year annual tradition, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree was illuminated in Washington, D.C. Also cal...led the People’s Tree, this year’s 55-foot-high Engelmann spruce is a gift from Colorado. A journey that started over a year ago is now complete for the USDA Forest Service employees of the U.S. Forest Service-Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests, the contractors they hired and volunteers who helped to bring the tree to the West Front Lawn of Capitol Hill. The Speaker of the House lit the tree in a ceremony, held on December 2nd. https://www.fs.usda.gov/featu/christmas-story-worth-telling See more

#CreekFire smoke outlook for Tuesday, November 3. For a downloadable PDF version of today's smoke outlook, go to https://inciweb.nwcg.gov//relate/pict2020100...3-114137-0.pdf The San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District maintains an Air Quality Alert due to smoke from area wildfires. See their link below. Overnight, WNW ridge winds aligned with pockets of fire at elevation on the northeast perimeter of the fire. This resulted in an increase in fire behavior and a pulse of heavier smoke into the Mammoth Lakes and Owens Valley area overnight. Winds will continue to align with dominant drainages this morning then the diurnal wind flow pattern should resume this afternoon. This should increase fire spread and smoke output today. Fire information can be found at: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7147/ The increase in fire behavior and alignment with wind should result in increased air quality values in Mammoth Lakes and Owens Valley this morning. This afternoon, the diurnal wind patterns will result in smoke flowing down valley into the foothill population SW and adjacent to the Creek fire. The highest smoke impact will continue from Oakhurst south to Millerton shortly after inversion break this afternoon. Mammoth Lakes and Bishop should see moderate to USG air quality, and Yosemite NP area forecast to remain mostly good to moderate today. Southwest ridge winds arrive tomorrow which should increase AQ values in communities east and northeast of the Creek fire.

#CreekFire public information and infrared maps for Tuesday, November 3. Acreage is 378,201 acres and containment remains at 70%. For a downloadable PDF version... of the public information map, go to https://inciweb.nwcg.gov///2020_11_03-09.26.43.716-CST.pdf For a downloadable version of the infrared map, go to https://inciweb.nwcg.gov///2020_11_03-09.27.02.189-CST.pdf #FireYear2020

#CreekFire daily update for Tuesday, November 3. There was an approximately 2,500 acre decrease in acreage due to better mapping. For a downloadable PDF version... of the update, go to http://inciweb.nwcg.gov//related/pict20201003-094013-0.pdf Incident Start Date: Sept. 4, 2020 Cause: Under Investigation Acres: 378,201 Containment: 70% Expected Full Containment Date: 11/15/2020 Engines: 12 Hand Crews: 15 Dozers: 10 Helicopters: 6 Water Tenders: 33 Total Personnel: 878 Firefighter injuries: 26 Structures threatened: 105 Structures Destroyed: 856 Structures Damaged: 71 Fire Activity The majority of active fire behavior remains in the northeast corner of the fire. Fire managers have identified three distinct areas of heat in that area in the Cold Creek drainage just north of Thomas A. Edison Lake; near Pincushion Creek to the north; and in the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River. Due to the steep, rugged terrain in those areas, it is too dangerous to take direct action and the fire is being monitored by ground and air. Most of the fire is hemmed in by granite rock formations, which form a natural barrier to limit spread. Currently, the fire is hop-scotching from fuel source to fuel source in the rocky terrain. Crews and contractors continue the monumental task of cutting and removing thousands of hazard trees along roads and in campgrounds to ensure the safety of firefighting personnel who will be working in those areas and the future safety of the public. Due to more accurate mapping, the size of the fire was reduced by almost 2,500 acres on Monday. Several unburned islands in the interior of the fire that had been included in the acreage total were removed, resulting in reduced acreage. Suppression Repair Work on more than 60% of the approximately 600 miles of fireline constructed during suppression efforts has been completed, with more than 220 miles of dozer line and 60 miles of handline repaired. Contractors are using heavy equipment to repair firelines by pulling vegetation back onto cleared lines, constructing water bars to prevent erosion caused by runoff and chipping trees and brush that were cut during two months of suppression work. Weather It remained warm and dry over the fire on Monday, a trend that will continue the next few days before a cold front blows into the area Thursday night, bringing a dramatic drop in temperatures, strong southwest winds and the possibility of rain or snow. High temperatures at the 7,000-foot level and above are forecast to drop into the 30s and 40s with sustained southwest winds of 35 mph and gusts up to 55 mph. Public Meeting A virtual public meeting will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. The meeting will air live on the Sierra National Forest Facebook page (U.S. Forest Service - Sierra National Forest) and the Creek Fire YouTube channel (https://bit.ly/2HhOSh8). Sierra National Forest Closures: For the latest information, please click on https://www.fs.usda.gov/sierra/

Inyo National Forest Provides Wilderness Permits Virtually The Inyo National Forest has implemented 05-04-50-200-21, effective November 3. This opens the Inyo portions of the South Sierra, parts of the Golden Trout, most of the John Muir, parts of the Ansel Adams and all of the Owens River Headwaters, and Hoover Wilderness Areas. As a reminder, wilderness permits are required year-round for all Mt Whitney hikes (including day use) and for all overnight trips into Golden Trout..., John Muir, Ansel Adams and Hoover Wilderness Areas. Check for road closures and weather forecast before choosing a trip in late fall or winter. Remember: Mountain Safety is no Accident. Check the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center for winter conditions. The non-quota season is November 2 through April 30. Previously, during the non-quota season visitors would wait in line for walk up permits or utilize self-issue forms. While our facilities remain closed to the public to protect the health and safety of our employees and the public, we will continue to offer services online and by phone issuing wilderness permits through the virtual process established during the 2020 summer season. Visitors may book a wilderness permit by making a reservation on the recreation.gov website. After completing the reservation, follow the instructions in the reservation confirmation for how to Check-in by Email to request the permit. Print and sign your permit before your trip. As group leader you are agreeing to follow all the rules and regulations and ensure that members of your group do likewise. Signed permits must be in group leaders' possession during the trip and must be presented to rangers upon request. Plan ahead for holidays as visitor services will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s day. Allow a few days to receive a permit by Email Check-in. To expedite a permit by phone, call during business hours, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Winter Season Hours Wilderness Permit Office Phone service 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. 760-873-2483. Closed for holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day). Mono Basin Closed for the season. Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center Phone service, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. 760-924-5500. Closed holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day) White Mountain Ranger Station Phone service: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 760-873-2500, 760-873-2501, closed holidays (Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day) Eastern Sierra Visitor Center Phone service Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm., 760-876-6200, 760-876-6222. Closed holidays (Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day)

Inyo National Forest Reopens most of John Muir Wilderness, part of Ansel Adams Wilderness The Inyo National Forest is reopening the majority of the John Muir Wilderness and a segment of the Ansel Adams Wilderness as the risk from wildfires is decreasing. In interagency cooperation, Sequoia National Park is revising their closure areas on the SQF Complex and Rattlesnake Fire, allowing many areas in the southern John Muir Wilderness to reopen. ... As such, effective November 3, the John Muir Wilderness on the Inyo National Forest is reopening for day and overnight use, with the tiny segment north of Pumice Butte and west of Crystal Crag as the exception. Additionally, the northeast segment of the Ansel Adams Wilderness is reopening. Closed under Forest Order 05-04-50-20-21: The portion of the Ansel Adams Wilderness Area and John Muir Wilderness Area as shown on the map Exhibit A. The Reds Meadow and Devils Postpile National Monument Closure Area, which includes all National Forest Lands within Madera County, except the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, as shown on the map Exhibit A. The most common destinations in the closure are Reds Meadow Valley and the Devils Postpile National Monument. The Reds Meadow Road is closed at Minaret Vista. These closures remain in effect while the Creek Fire remains uncontained along its eastern flank near Lake Thomas Edison and north to the Junction Bluffs. Additionally, the Sierra National Forest is closed. Therefore, the John Muir Wilderness and Ansel Adams Wilderness on the Sierra National Forest, including segments that are administered by the Inyo National Forest, remain closed. Forest Closure 05-04-51-20-16 remains in effect and closes areas in the south west of the Golden Trout Wilderness due to the SQF Complex (Castle Fire). Forest order 05-04-54-20-15 remains in effect and includes Navy Beach and the South Tufa Area (Beach Fire). Wilderness permits will not be issued for areas where closures are in effect. As always, visitors should know before they go and safely plan their trips around areas that have closures, uncontained fires, active fire, and smoke in the area. Fire restrictions are in effect. Propane and gas stove use are permitted in developed recreation sites in National Forests in California. Developed recreation sites are defined as areas that have been improved or developed for recreation such as campgrounds and day use sites. No fires, including camp stoves, are permitted in dispersed camping areas or in Wilderness areas. Visitors to the Eastern Sierra should expect smoky conditions from various fires throughout the region.

Nov. 2nd - Daily update on the fire suppression and restoration efforts taken on the Creek Fire with the Alaska Interagency Incident Management Team Operations ...Section Chief, Casey Boespflug. For more information: Fire Info Phone Line: 559-549-3781 Email: [email protected] Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7147/ #Creekfire #FireSeason2020 #California #SierraNationalForest

#CreekFire public information and infrared maps for November 2. Acreage is 380,663 acres, an increase of a little over 300 acres from yesterday. Containment rem...ains at 70%. For a downloadable PDF version of the public information map, go to https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/map/7147/1/110893 For a downloadable PDF version of the infrared map, go to https://inciweb.nwcg.gov///2020_11_02-09.50.18.698-CST.pdf #FireYear2020

#CreekFire update for November 2. For a downloadable PDF version of the update, go to https://inciweb.nwcg.gov//relate/pict20201002-101253-0.pdf Incident Star...t Date: Sept. 4, 2020 Cause: Under Investigation Acres: 380,663 Containment: 70% Expected Full Containment Date: 11/15/2020 Engines: 11 Hand Crews: 14 Dozers: 9; Helicopters: 6 Water Tenders: 32 Total Personnel: 865 Firefighter injuries: 26 Structures threatened:105 Structures Destroyed: 853 Structures Damaged: 64 Fire Activity There was very little growth on the fire Sunday, with the majority of active fire isolated to the northeast corner around Vermillion Cliffs north of Lake Thomas A. Edison and the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River. Large expanses of exposed rocks and cliffs are serving as a natural barrier to confine fire spread in those areas. While there has been no significant movement, the fire is picking and choosing its way around where fuel is available, said Fire Behavior Analyst Bryon Kimball. Three hotshot crews spiked out just north of Lake Thomas A. Edison are nearly done mopping up hot spots in that area. Firefighters finished securing and mopping up a small spot fire found Friday about 1 mile outside the control line on the west side of the fire in the vicinity of Little Shuteye Peak northeast of Bass Lake. Suppression Repair Working in conjunction with a host of resource advisors and archeologists, contractors employing an extensive fleet of heavy equipment have completed repair and rehabilitation work on nearly 300 of approximately 600 miles of fireline. Most of the work has been done on the west side of the fire but considerable work remains on the southeast and east sides of the fire around Shaver and Huntington lakes. Many miles of Forest Service roads cleared to be used as fire breaks in the interior of the fire, as well as miles of fireline cleared by dozers and dug by hand, still need attention. Motorists are advised to use extreme caution traveling along Hwys 168 and 41 and to keep an eye out for firefighting equipment and contractors working or traveling in those areas. Weather While warm, dry weather will persist through mid-week, periods of passing cloud cover associated with an upper-level low-pressure system across southern California will bring some relative humidity recovery, especially across higher elevations. The combination of the upper level low, some moisture and up-slope flow in the afternoon could even produce a few light sprinkles on Monday afternoon and evening. There is a significant weather pattern shift expected into the weekend, as a cold front approaches Friday, which will bring much colder temperatures, humidity recovery and even potential precipitation for higher elevations. Before the cool down, however, strong pre-frontal southwest winds Thursday night into Friday will impact the fire. Gusts up to 50 mph across ridges are possible, which could prove problematic for hazard trees and briefly increase fire behavior where the fire remains active. Sierra National Forest Closures For information on the Forest closure order, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/sierra/ Inciweb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7147/ Twitter: @Sierra_NF Facebook: @sierranationalforest Fire Information Line: 559-549-3781 (8 am to 9 pm daily) Email: [email protected]

#CreekFire Smoke outlook for Oct. 31-Nov. 1 for the San Joaquin-Yosemite Area. The San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District maintains an Air Quality Alert due... to smoke from area wildfires. See their link below. The north and northeastern fire perimeter of the Creek fire remains the most active. Single-digit humidity continues to combine with historically low heavy fuel moistures that will continue to result in the burnout of interior islands. This will continue to produce significant smoke until environmental conditions change. Thermal belts enable active internal burning at elevation throughout the night. The fire perimeter remains the same. Fire information can be found at: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7147/ Light northwest high elevation winds should keep the NW portion of the forecast area in good to moderate levels today. These winds are forecast to moderate this afternoon allowing the pooling of smoke in the lowest areas. Then, diurnal terrain-driven upslope-down-valley winds will prevail, smoke levels will begin to peak midday along the western foothills of the fire perimeter through the evening hours. Areas of heaviest smoke impacts will be Prather, North Fork, and Oakhurst, as well as locations in the immediate vicinity of the fire. Some east to southeast winds is anticipated tomorrow afternoon at the ridgetop level. Smoke concentrations will build tomorrow through diurnal daily flow patterns. #FireYear2020

#CreekFireUpdate for October 31, 2020 at 9:45 AM. The fire is currently 380,002 acres with 70% containment with 986 personnel assisting with fire suppression an...d logistical operations. For additional information go to https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7147/ #FireYear2020 For a downloadable PDF version of the update, go to https://inciweb.nwcg.gov//relate/pict20200931-115612-0.pdf

Fire Restrictions extended through November 6. Propane and gas stove use are now permitted in developed recreation sites in National Forests in California. Developed recreation sites are defined as areas that have been improved or developed for recreation such as campgrounds and day use sites. No fires, including camp stoves, are permitted in dispersed camping areas or in Wilderness areas that are open.... Regional Order No. 20-24: Emergency Fire Restrictions: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Inte/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd836593.pdf

#CreekFire Operations update video for Morning of October 30, 2020.