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Fire

Yesterday, interior fuels on the Trout fire consumed near Boone Meadow and SE progression just south of Smith Meadow was minimal. The Borel Fire was active, mostly on the eastern front, and firing operations to secure the NW side of the fire were essentially completed. Expected fire behavior on the Borel includes possible crown fire runs and spotting. 

Smoke

Yesterday, smoke transport was again influenced by westerly winds and tracked to the east/northeast. The plumes from Borel and Trout fires impacted the lower Owens Valley, causing periods of USG to UNHEALTHY air quality there. Today, westerly flow will continue, albeit slightly less vigorous, and western foothill communities and the North Owens Valley will again see generally GOOD to MODERATE conditions. The southern Owens Valley can expect periods of MODERATE to UNHEALTHY conditions from Lone Pine to Ridgecrest. Lake Isabella and Kernville can expect periods of MODERATE to USG in the AM through midday as smoke mixes down and begins to track east. Conditions in Lake Isabella and Kernville should improve by late afternoon as winds increase.