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Fire

Yesterday, interior fuels consumed on the Trout fire and the Borel Fire was active, mostly on the eastern edge, in the south fork of Erskine creek. The Borel fire has not moved significantly up the eastern side of Erskine creek. Expected fire behavior on the Borel includes possible crown fire runs and spotting. 

Smoke

Yesterday, smoke transport was influenced by southerly winds and tracked to the north/northwest. The lower Owens Valley experienced less impact and evening pooling in Lone Pine was reduced. Today, southerly flow will continue with an increased chance of convective thunderstorms. Erratic outflow winds can cause unpredictable smoke movement during storms. Western foothill communities will see generally MODERATE conditions as smoke generally tracks north. The Owens Valley can expect slightly better conditions with GOOD to MODERATE air quality. Lake Isabella and Kernville can expect generally MODERATE conditions with periods of USG in the AM through early afternoon as smoke mixes down.