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Happy Fire From the Air aerial overview from September 12, 2024.
The Happy Fire, which is a lightning fire discovered on 7/16/2024, burning within the Monarch Wilderness and within the 2015 Rough Fire footprint. The fire is currently burning at nearly 10,000 feet elevation and has burned to date, approximately 687 acres. Over the next few days, fire behavior is expected to decrease as temperatures decrease over the fire area. Currently, smoke is visible above the Hume Lake Ranger District.
| Current as of | Sun, 09/15/2024 - 14:46 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning/Natural |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Monarch Wilderness North of the Kings River |
| Incident Commander | USFS Monitor with District Resources |
| Coordinates |
36° 50' 7'' Latitude
-118° 44' 41
'' Longitude
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| Size | 687 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 50% |
| Fuels Involved | The fire is burning within the 2015 Rough Fire Scar. Timber (Grass and Understory) Brush (2 feet) Short Grass (1 foot)
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| Significant Events | Fire behavior is described as creeping and flanking. There are heavy fuels burning with the perimeter and right flank has moved into a rocky section along ridge top.Movement along the right flank is in dead and down fuels from the 2015 Rough Fire. |
| Planned Actions |
Montior the fire within the Monarch Wilderness north of the Kings River. Utilize natural holding features to limit spread west of Boyden Cavern. Monitor fire growth for any potential for fire spread to the North and East. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: Movement along the right flank in a snag patch from the 2015 Rough Fire. |
| Remarks |
2 acres on Sierra National Forest (CA-SNF) 655 acres on Sequoia National Forest (CA-SQF) |
| Weather Concerns | Humidity levels are increasing as approaching cold front arrives over the fire area late this weekend into Monday. Area is expected to receive minimal precipitation/snow over the fire by late Monday. |
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