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FireThe Acorn and Packsaddle fires saw minimal growth yesterday, while the Long and Trout remain the most active of the SQF Lightning Fires. Expected fire behavior includes group torching, spotting, and uphill runs. Tactical firing operations are planned on the Trout fire today to secure holding lines. Additional information can be found here SQF Lightning Fires InciwebSmoke

Special StatementAdditional monitoring locations will be added to the Smoke Outlook over the next couple days.FireThe Acorn and Packsaddle fires saw minimal growth yesterday, while the Long and Trout remain the most active of the SQF Lightning Fires. Expected fire behavior includes group torching, spotting, and uphill runs. Smoke

Acorn Fire: 5 acres - 100% containmentPacksaddle Fire: 47 acres - 100% containment    Long Fire: 8,908 acres - 0% containmentTrout Fire: 14,753 acres - 0% containmentTotal Personnel: 834 

Acorn Fire: 5 acres - 95% containmentPacksaddle Fire: 47 acres - 95% containment    Long Fire: 8,856 acres - 0% containmentTrout Fire: 12.855 acres - 0% containmentTotal Personnel: 711

FireThe Long Fire has potential for large growth under strong afternoon winds. It is burning in steep terrain with no recorded fire or treatment history. No fire spread is expected on the Acorn and Packsaddle Fires. The Trout Fire is expected to have comparatively moderate fire behavior. Expect smoke production from both fires. Smoke

FireBoth Fires were very active yesterday with the Trout Fire being the largest smoke producer of the two. Large fire growth is possible as the atmosphere becomes increasingly unstable. The Trout Fire is now at 10,489 acres, with 0% containment. The Long Fire is now at 6,861 acres and 0% containment. Both Acorn (5 acres, 95% containment) and Packsaddle Fires (47 acres, 95% containment) remain unchanged.Smoke

Acorn Fire: 5 acres - 95% containmentPacksaddle Fire: 47 acres - 95% containment    Long Fire: 8,661 acres - 0% containmentTrout Fire: 10,489 acres - 0% containmentTotal Personnel: 611 

Overall smoke pattern for Thursday July 18th is expected to be similar to the previous day. smoke heads north during the afternoon and continues clockwise until the evening hours with most smoke pooling into the southern Owens Valley overnight. Influx of monsoon moisture and possible thunderstorm outflows may disrupt the general flow of smoke when present. Over the weekend, background levels of smoke along the front range of the Sierra Nevada will likely increase with the comingling of smoke from additional fires within the state. 

Acorn Fire: 5 acres - 95% containmentPacksaddle Fire: 47 acres - 95% containment    Long Fire: 4,069 acres - 0% containmentTrout Fire: 8,721 acres - 0% containmentTotal Personnel: 390 

Acorn Fire: 5 acres - 80% containmentPacksaddle Fire: 47 acres - 50% containment    Long Fire: 888 acres - 0% containmentTrout Fire: 6,643 acres - 0% containmentTotal Personnel: 251