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Fire

Yesterday, Red Flag conditions increased interior activity on the Trout Fire near Boone Meadow and there was some SE progression just south of Smith Meadow. The Borel Fire was very active and moved to E/NE. Progression of the Borel is expected again today, largely to the east. Expected fire behavior on the Borel includes crown fire runs and long-range spotting. Additional information can be found here SQF Lightning Fires Inciweb

Smoke

Yesterday, smoke transport was influenced by high westerly winds and tracked to the east/northeast. The plume from Borel impacted the Coso Junction area and Indian Wells Valley, causing periods of VERY UNHEALTHY air quality there. Today, westerly flow will continue and western foothill communities and the North Owens Valley will see generally cleaner air with GOOD to MODERATE conditions expected as smoke stays to their east and south, respectively. The southern Owens Valley can expect periods of MODERATE to UNHEALTHY conditions from Coso Junction 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.