Weather Information:

High pressure aloft with bring hot and dry conditions along with generally light winds through this week. Smoke will increase across the area resulting in decreased visibility and air quality. Critical fire weather conditions are possible by Wednesday, due to minimal Humidity recovery and development of warmer than normal temperatures. Winds will be up slope canyon by day, down slope down canyon by night, predominately terrain driven on Wednesday.

Fresno County-SOUTH ZONE:

As a reminder of safe driving, utility crews continue to work throughout the areas that have been repopulated. Southern California Edison has reported 480 of their customers remain without power. Helicopters were repositioned out of Mammoth Lakes area yesterday and worked until smoke conditions did not allow. 10% of Suppression lines have been repaired. This total reflects 248 miles of Dozer line, of which 35 miles has been repaired and 44 miles of Hand Line Construction, 1 mile has been repaired. Suppression repair work is occurring on approximately 350 miles of line and assessments of impacts are nearly complete.

Fire suppression repair is a series of immediate post-fire actions taken to repair damages and minimize potential soil erosion and impacts resulting from fire suppression activities. This work usually begins before the fire is contained and before the demobilization of an Incident Management Team. This work repairs the hand and dozer fire lines, roads, trails, staging areas, safety zones and drop points used during fire suppression efforts.

Madera County-NORTH ZONE: 

On the west side of the fire crews had another good day of patrolling and ensuring that the containment lines remained secure from the San Joaquin River north to the Little Shuteye Peak area. Chipping wood debris and hazard tree cutting continues in these areas as well. There was limited fire activity along the fire line area near Little Shuteye Peak.

In the areas near Upper Chiquito mop up work continued as well as backhaul of equipment and hose. Some locations with contingency dozer lines began suppression repair work. The Roads/Structure Group continues to clear roads, cut hazard trees and monitor the conditions along roads and near structures. The Roads Group will return to hazard tree cutting along the 81 road corridor which could take several days to complete.

The fire is currently 333,350 acres, 55% contained, with approximately 1,643 personnel assisting with fire suppression and logistical operations.  Resources include 117 engines, 40 water tenders, 13 helicopters, 33 hand crews and 13 bulldozers.

Helicopters were repositioned out of Mammoth Lakes today, and worked until smoke conditions did not allow further flying.

10% of Suppression lines have been repaired. Of the 248 miles of dozer line built during fire suppression, 34 miles have been repaired. Of the 44 miles of hand line constructed, 1 mile has been repaired. While this work is happening, the Shaver Lake community can expect to see heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators, and bulldozers working in and around the Dinky Creek area.

Fire suppression repair is a series of immediate post-fire actions taken to repair damage. This work repairs the hand and dozer fire lines, roads, trails, staging areas, safety zones and drop points used during fire suppression efforts. Repair is done to minimize potential for soil erosion and other impacts. The work usually begins before the fire is contained and before demobilization of the Incident Management Team.

Tonight, the minimum humidity recovery is expected to be between 30 to 35% on mid to upper slopes. Smoke will redevelop near fire areas overnight and continue into the morning, with only limited air improvement during the afternoons with light winds. Tomorrow temperatures in the mid 70’s are expected. Critical fire weather conditions are possible by Wednesday, with minimal humidity recovery and development of warmer than normal temperatures. Winds are expected to be up-slope up-canyon by day, down-slope down-canyon by night, with predominately terrain-driven winds.

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The fire is currently 333,350 acres, 55% contained, with approximately 1,841 personnel assisting with fire suppression and logistical operations.  Resources include 125 engines, 36 water tenders, 15 helicopters, 36 hand crews and 11 bulldozers.

10% of Suppression lines have been repaired. Of the 275 miles of dozer line built during fire suppression, 34 miles have been repaired. Of the 44 miles of hand line constructed, 1 mile has been repaired.

While this work is happening, the Shaver Lake community can expect to see heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators, and bulldozers working in and around the Dinky Creek area.

Fire suppression repair is a series of immediate post-fire actions taken to repair damage. This work repairs the hand and dozer fire lines, roads, trails, staging areas, safety zones and drop points used during fire suppression efforts. Repair is done to minimize potential for soil erosion and other impacts. The work usually begins before the fire is contained and before demobilization of the Incident Management Team.

Rugged and steep terrain continue to present challenges.

High pressure is expected to build onshore from the Pacific this week, becoming stronger over the west and bringing warmer, much drier conditions. Smoke will remain in the overnight hours and into the mornings, with only limited air quality improvement during the afternoons as local winds develop. Critical fire weather conditions are possible by around Wednesday, due to minimal RH recovery and development of warmer than normal temperatures.

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Weather Information:

High pressure will rebuild onshore from the Pacific today, becoming gradually stronger while producing warmer and much drier conditions through the week. After a clearer sky yesterday smoke still remained overnight and will linger through the morning. Critical fire weather conditions may return by Thursday and Friday due to minimal humidity recoveries and the development of warmer than normal temperatures.

Fresno County-SOUTH ZONE:

10% of Suppression lines have been repaired. This total reflects 275 miles of Dozer line, of which 34 miles has been repaired and 44 miles of Hand Line Construction, 1 mile has been repaired. Suppression repair work is occurring on approximately 350 miles of line and assessments of impacts are nearly complete. The Shaver Lake community will see heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators and bulldozers working in and around the Dinky Creek area.

Fire suppression repair is a series of immediate post-fire actions taken to repair damages and minimize potential soil erosion and impacts resulting from fire suppression activities. This work usually begins before the fire is contained and before the demobilization of an Incident Management Team. This work repairs the hand and dozer fire lines, roads, trails, staging areas, safety zones and drop points used during fire suppression efforts.

Helicopters continue to support fire suppression progress and with the cooler temperature’s firefighters will continue to make head way on containment. Rugged and steep terrain continue to present challenges. Smoke will be seen in the general area as fire personnel continue to strengthen the fire perimeter. Some residents remain evacuated in the areas of Mono Hot Springs, Vermillion Resort, Muir Trail Ranch, Blayney Meadow and Florence Lake.

Madera County-NORTH ZONE: 

Engine crews continue to patrol and monitor the western containment line of the fire from the San Joaquin River north through the Cascadel area and up and around Central Camp. Fire crews also continue to chip wood debris along roads and cut hazard trees where needed including up to the Little Shuteye Peak area. Work continues on the fire line in this area as well. Mop up and cooling hot spots also continues along the northwestern section of the fire near Upper Chiquito. There are some areas where suppression repair work has begun on dozer contingency lines. The backhaul of hose and equipment continues from areas where that equipment is no longer needed. The Structure Group was merged with the Roads Group and continues to work on hazard tree cutting and clearing along secondary roads as well as continuing to monitor the conditions along primary roads. They will also continue to patrol the areas with structures. The air was clear for part of the day yesterday and helicopters were able to support fire fighters on the ground as needed.

Several helicopters re-located to the Mammoth Lakes airport on Sunday Oct. 11. This allows for faster/easier access to the northeast side of the fire and provides an option for helicopters to fly when conditions become too smokey at the other helibases.

Please respect the Temporary Flight Restriction. The use of drones is not permitted over the fire area. A drone incursion will result in the grounding of all firefighting aircraft. Remember, "If You Fly - We Can't."

The fire is currently 333,880 acres, 55% contained, with approximately 1,824 personnel assisting with fire suppression and logistical operations.  Resources include 125 engines, 36 water tenders, 15 helicopters, 36 hand crews and 9 bulldozers.

Crews have taken advantage of the moderate fire behavior occurring overnight, allowing them to go direct on the fire's perimeter. Suppression repair work is occurring on approximately 350 miles of line and assessments of impacts are nearly complete. The Shaver Lake community will see heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators, and bulldozers working in and around the Dinky Creek area.

Fire suppression repair is a series of immediate post-fire actions taken to repair damage. This work repairs the hand and dozer fire lines, roads, trails, staging areas, safety zones and drop points used during fire suppression efforts. Repair is done to minimize potential for soil erosion and other impacts. The work usually begins before the fire is contained and before demobilization of the Incident Management Team.

Helicopters continue to support fire suppression progress. With the cooler temperatures firefighters expect to continue to make headway on containment. Rugged and steep terrain continue to present challenges.

Tonight will bring temperatures ranging in the upper 30's at 7,000' elevations. High pressure is expected to build onshore from the Pacific this coming week, becoming stronger over the west and bringing warmer, much drier conditions. Smoke will remain present in the overnight hours and into the mornings, with some air quality improvement during the afternoons as local winds develop. Critical fire weather conditions are possible by around Wednesday, due to minimal RH recovery and development of warmer than normal temperatures.
 
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The fire is currently 333,880 acres, 55% contained, approximately 1,714 personnel assisting with fire suppression and logistical operations.  Resources include 132 engines, 40 water tenders, 15 helicopters, 32 hand crews and 9 bulldozers.

Southern California Edison (SCE) is asking all boat owners to remove boats from Huntington Lake. The water level will be lowered in the lake and all boats must be removed prior to October 15,2020.  The Sierra National Forest will allow roadblock access by permit on both October 10 and 11.  Visit the forest website for detailed information:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sierra/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD821849

Moderate fire behavior occurred overnight. Favorable weather allowed crews to continue the good progress they have made in the last couple of days. Suppression repair work has begun in some areas and will continue around the fire's perimeter. Resource advisors have been assigned to oversee the suppression repair.

Fire suppression repair is a series of immediate post-fire actions taken to repair damage. This work repairs the hand and dozer fire lines, roads, trails, staging areas, safety zones and drop points used during fire suppression efforts. Repair is done to minimize potential for soil erosion and other impacts. The work usually begins before the fire is contained and before demobilization of the Incident Management Team.

Helicopters continue to support fire suppression progress. With the cooler temperatures firefighters expect to continue to make headway on containment. Rugged and steep terrain continue to present challenges. Smoke will be seen in the general area as fire personnel continue to strengthen the fire perimeter. Some residents remain evacuated in the areas of Mono Hot Springs, Vermillion Resort, Muir Trail Ranch, Blayney Meadow and Florence Lake.

Today's cool weather is expected to begin a warming and drying trend, with the possibility of critical fire weather by Wednesday due to minimal overnight relative humidity recoveries and warmer than normal temperatures.

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A Pacific disturbance continues across the area through tonight, bringing clouds along with cooler and more humid conditions. High pressure will rebuild onshore from the Pacific starting Monday, becoming gradually stronger while producing warmer and much drier conditions through the upcoming week. Smoke remained overnight and will linger through the morning, with some air quality improvement during the afternoon as local winds develop. Critical fire weather conditions may return by Wednesday due to minimal humidity recoveries and the development of warmer than normal temperatures.

Fresno County-SOUTH ZONE:

Temporary re-entry continues today Sunday, October 11, 2020 from 8am - 5pm. The check-in will be staged at each of the roadblock access points (Link for Permit Information). Those who have already submitted their request will not need to re-submit information, all applicants will need to bring with them two forms of identification, a valid driver’s license/identification and proof of property ownership (electric bill or property deed).

Moderate fire behavior occurred overnight. Favorable weather did allow crews to continue the good progress made over the last couple days. Resource advisors are overseeing suppression repair work which continues around the Creek Fire perimeter.

Fire suppression repair is a series of immediate post-fire actions taken to mitigate resource damage and minimize potential soil erosion and other impacts resulting from fire suppression activities. This work focuses on repairing the hand and dozer lines, roads, trails, staging areas, safety zones and drop points used during fire suppression efforts.

Helicopters continue to support fire suppression activities. Firefighters continue to make head way on containment, taking advantage of the cooler temperatures. Rugged and steep terrain continue to present challenges. Some residents remain evacuated in the areas of Mono Hot Springs, Vermillion Resort, Muir Trail Ranch, Blayney Meadow and Florence Lake.

Madera County-NORTH ZONE:

Fire crews are taking advantage of the cooler and moister conditions which have moderated fire behavior this weekend. The southwest edge of the fire continues in patrol status and crews are chipping along Road 64 and falling snags along the road to Shuteye Peak. Fire fighters made good progress in the Little Shuteye Peak area yesterday as they continue to mop up and increase the depth of the fire line. On the northwestern section of the fire near Upper Chiquito, mop up also continues, and suppression repair work has begun on dozer lines after backhauling hose and equipment yesterday. The Road Crew is working across the North Zone to complete falling of hazard trees. The Structure Group has completed work in the Johnson Meadow, Arnold Meadow, Portuguese and Strawberry Mine areas which are now all in patrol status. The air was clear yesterday and helicopters were able to support fire fighters on the ground across much of the fire.

Some helicopters are re-locating to the Mammoth Lakes airport today. This will allow faster/easier access to the northeast side of the fire and potentially provide an option for helicopters to fly when conditions become too smokey at the west side helibases. Bases also remain in Mariposa and Auberry.

The fire is still 10 miles west of Mammoth Lakes; little forward progression is occurring due to the natural barriers of rock in the Ansel Adams Wilderness and the Lions Fire (2018) burn scar. Conditions continue to be monitored very closely.

Please respect the Temporary Flight Restriction. The use of drones is not permitted over the fire area. A drone incursion will result in the grounding of all firefighting aircraft. Remember, "If You Fly - We Can't."

The next community meeting will be held on Monday evening at 7:00 pm on the Sierra National Forest Facebook page using Facebook Live.

The Creek Fire Incident Management Team and local officials will provide the most current information on fire operations, evacuations, advisories and what is happening in the forest. Ask questions and express your concerns using chat within the event. Información en español después.
 
Follow the link to attend the event:  https://fb.me/e/4BgpywBCk 

The fire is currently 333,880 acres, 49% contained, approximately 1,714 personnel assisting with fire suppression and logistical operations.

Southern California Edison (SCE) is asking all boat owners to remove boats from Huntington Lake. The water level will be lowered in the lake and all boats must be removed prior to October 15,2020.  The Sierra National Forest will allow roadblock access by permit on both October 10 and 11.  Visit the forest website for detailed information:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sierra/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD821849

Some residents remain evacuated in the areas of Mono Hot Springs, Vermillion Resort, Muir Trail Ranch, Blayney Meadow and Florence Lake.

Due to the weather, crews are making good progress and continue suppression repair around the perimeter of the fire. The change in the weather has assisted with clearing smoke out of the air, allowing firefighters to be supported by helicopters for the first time in over a week. Rugged and steep terrain continue to hamper firefighting efforts.

Please use caution while driving as heavy congestion is expected on Hwy 168 through the weekend.

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The fire is currently 333,880 acres, 49% contained, approximately 1,534 personnel assisting with fire suppression and logistical operations.

Southern California Edison (SCE) is asking all boat owners to remove boats from Huntington Lake. The water level will be lowered in the lake and all boats must be removed prior to October 15,2020.  The Sierra National Forest will allow roadblock access by permit on both October 10 and 11.  Visit the forest website for detailed information:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sierra/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD821849

Some residents remain evacuated in the areas of Mono Hot Springs, Vermillion Resort, Muir Trail Ranch, Blayney Meadow and Florence Lake. Crews will take advantage of the cooler weather temperatures and plan for direct attack as weather permits.

In the northeast area around Edison Lake and Vermillion Camp crews will be going direct to secure the containment lines.

Crews continue suppression repair around the perimeter of the fire. Resource advisors have identified areas that require repair and will be working to mitigate suppression damage in these areas.

Please use caution while driving as heavy congestion is expected on Hwy 168 through the weekend.

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