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Infrared Maps of the Plaskett Fire, 8/31 @ 10:45 pm

Plaskett, CA Wildfire Overview  -    01 September 2026         
        c. 0545 UTC      
Weather Conditions -                 
Heavy cloud and haze cover was present across the entire fire.               
               
Details -               
Heavy clouds and haze were present over the entire fire. The entire perimeter is indicated as estimated.               
Weather conditions had a severe effect upon analysis.
No data was received for the extreme southern end of the fire. The perimeter in that area is indicated as estimated.               
Large areas of perimeter growth with intense and scattered fire were detected at the northwestern, northeastern, and southwestern corners of the fire.               
Large areas of intense fire were detected along the northwestern, northeastern, and southwestern edges of the fire.               
Very large areas of scattered fire were detected throughout much of the perimeter.               
Isolated fires were generally within fairly close proximity to the main perimeters.               
               
Acreage -               
Starting Perimeter Source -    Incident/NIFC           
Starting Perimeter Date/Time -   31 August 2026  0200 UTC      
               
Estimated Acreage: 26,887               
Acreage Change (if any): +11,409
Today's Operation Map with IR overlay:

Timber Fire, CA Wildfire Overview  01 September 2026

Weather Conditions:
The vicinity of the fire was completely cloud covered.

Details
No Data Was Received for this wildfire. No products were produced or provided.
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