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Fire

At the Whisky Creek Fire, fire crews continue to dig handlines while helicopters with buckets drop water directly on any active fire. Today, winds will be westerly and temperatures in the 60s are expected. Increased fire activity is expected later this afternoon. The Whisky Creek Fire is currently 1865 acres. The Sandstone Fire is creeping and smoldering within the perimeter of a wildfire that burned in 2006. Some increased fire activity is expected this afternoon. Crews are planning to use direct strategies where possible. The fire is 625 acres in size. At the Williams Mine Fire, west winds and drier air will increase fire activity. The fire is 10584 acres in size.

Smoke

Winds will remain westerly, providing Good air quality for most of the outlook area. Winds are expected to remain westerly through the week. Air quality will generally be between Good to Moderate for much of the smoke outlook area with localized areas of smoke pooling for locations nearest to the Williams Mine, Whisky Creek, and Sandstone Fires.