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MODIS map of the KNP Complex of Wildfires on Wednesday morning at 5:15 A.M.
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September 22, 2021 - KNP Complex Fire in Sequoia National Park updates for Wednesday: 28,421 Interpreted Acres.
Overnight Infrared Flight Notes: Interpreted Size: 28,421 Acres - Growth since last flight: 3,274 Acres
Growth has slowed to multiple fingers extending past previous perimeter at points all along the line instead of the entire perimeter advancing.
Bands of intense heat are narrower compared to previous maps.
Basic Information
| Current as of | 9/22/2021, 6:26:14 AM |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Friday September 10th, 2021 approx. 07:00 AM |
| Location | Sequoia National Park |
| Incident Commander | Mark Morales |
| Incident Description | Complex |
| Coordinates | 36.567 latitude, -118.811 longitude |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 1,412 |
| Size | 28,421 Acres |
| Estimated Containment Date | Sunday October 10th, 2021 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved |
Timber (Litter and Understory) Chaparral (6 feet) Short Grass (1 foot) Narrative: Timber litter, brush, steep terrain, high density of 10 year old snags. |
| Significant Events |
Observed Fire Behavior: Active Uphill Runs Flanking Backing |
Outlook
| Planned Actions |
Structure protection planning and mitigation efforts for National Park infrastructure. Continue to monitor high-value infrastructure within the National Park to include the Park Headquarters, Museum, and employee housing. Continued protection and mitigation measures for all sequoia groves within the fire area, including the Giant Forest Sequoia Grove. When attributes of fire behavior are favorable to the landscape, allow fire spread to aid in fuels reduction in and adjacent to the groves. Utilize direct and indirect tactics including both hand crews and dozers to construct line in or adjacent to Cal Fire protection areas and the western park boundary to provide for structure protection and minimize impacts to values at risk in Three Rivers, Silver City, Heartland and surrounding communities. Continue strategic operation planning for long-term containment strategy. |
| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: RH levels remained low resulting in moderate fire behavior through the night. 24 hours: Skies partially clear on the west side of the fire late in the day allowing for active fire behavior with uphill runs, torching and short range spotting. 48 hours: Smoke settles back into the area resulting in moderate fire behavior consisting of backing,flanking and terrain driven surface fire. 72 hours: Smoky conditions will support moderate fire behavior with backing, flanking and terrain driven surface fire. Anticipated after 72 hours: Smoky conditions will support moderate fire behavior with backing, flanking and terrain driven surface fire. |
Current Weather
| Weather Concerns |
Another very smoky day over the KNP Complex. Despite the smoke, temperatures warmed into the upper 60s to upper 80s and humidity dropped into the teens. Winds remained light to moderate today. Another night of little to no RH recovery expected with mild and dry conditions. |
Today's Infrared Map
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