October 24, 2020 - The U.S. Forest Service reports smoke and air quality outlook for the San Joaquin-Yosemite areas, due to the Creek Fire.

Fire: The northeastern fire perimeter remains active from Pincushion Peak to Edison Lake. Intense smoke production continues with high fuel loading including a lot of dead and down material. Fire information can be found at: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7147/

Smoke: Heavy smoke continues in Mammoth Lakes. Given the proximity to the fire perimeter, as well as local winds and topography, smoke settled into this area and will remain until northeasterly winds develop late Sunday. Other areas of significant smoke impacts include Bishop and locations southwest of the fire, such as North Fork and Prather, as well as low laying areas in the San Joaquin River drainage. Today, we will see lessening smoke impacts to the foothills. Overall Moderate conditions with a midday peak to Unhealthy to Sensitive Groups is expected. As a weather system moves through the area late Sunday into Monday, much needed relief from smoke is expected - particularly in Mammoth Lakes and surrounding areas.