KC 450

active fire

Wildfire

ACRES BURNED

722

STATE

Texas

ORIGIN COUNTY

Kimble

containment

85%

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This incident has not been updated in more than three days. Data may be inaccurate.

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Recent Hotspots

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30.3854218376198, -99.6692247748234

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2025-02-25

TIMELINE

1 days

February 25

Detected

February 27

LAST UPDATED

Wind Dynamics

first 2 will be pulled from the fire automatically.

Can have dynamic values. Ie > Higher wind value raises directional randomness value.

Time Scale

Inherent speed (at zero wind). Controls the overall speed of the simulation, affecting how quickly particles move and update.

3.5x

Wind Speed

Controls the velocity of particle movement, simulating how wind speed affects ember and heat plume transport.

11mph

Wind Direction

The prevailing direction of the wind as provided by the closest NWS weather station, expressed in degrees.

N(0)E(90)S(180)W(270) 0degrees

Directional Randomness

Simulates turbulence and local wind variations by adding random fluctuations to particle trajectories, similar to fire-induced wind eddies.

12%

Particle Dynamics

Can also have dynamic values. Ie > Higher wind reduces scale decay. Or Higher acreage increases. More than 30 hotspots increases particle lifespan. Etc.

Particle Lifespan

Determines how long each heat visualization element persists, analogous to the duration of visible thermal signatures in infrared imagery.

30frames

Particle Density

Controls the concentration of visualization elements within each burst, similar to the density of detected thermal signatures in a given area.

20%

Particle Scale Decay

Determines how quickly particles diminish in size over their lifespan, representing the cooling and dissipation of thermal signatures.

60%

Particle Scale Variation

Controls the range of initial particle sizes, simulating the variation in intensity of thermal signatures across a detection area.

80%

Burst/Emitter Dynamics

(⛔️ Some of these aren't totally working.). Controls the detailed behavior of fire particle emission patterns.

Burst Frequency

Sets how often new groups of particles are emitted, simulating the pulsing nature of thermal plumes and intermittent fire behavior.

2per sec

Particles Per Burst

Determines the number of thermal signatures released in each emission event, representing the intensity of individual heat releases.

Burst Duration

Controls how long each emission event lasts, analogous to the duration of individual thermal pulses in fire behavior.

0.3sec

Gap Between Bursts

Sets the cooling or rest period between emission events, representing the cyclical nature of fire intensity fluctuations.

0.2sec

Burst Length Variation

Adds randomness to the duration of each burst, simulating the natural variability in fire behavior and thermal signature patterns.

50%

Incident Data

CAUSE

Undetermined

BEHAVIOR

Moderate

PRIMARY FUEL TYPE?

Brush (2 feet)

Description

8 miles SE of Junction TX

Response

Lead Protecting AGENCY

SFS

TOTAL PERSONNEL

DISPATCH CENTER

Texas Interagency Coordination Center

PROPERTY OWNERSHIP

Private
(Private)

WEATHER

Nearby Air Quality

AQI

30.3854218376198, -99.6692247748234

* mph at * degs.

forecast

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1. Start Time & Info

**Start Date/Time/Location** The KC 450 Fire started on February 25, 2025, approximately 8 miles southeast of Junction, Texas, in Kimble County[1][2]. **Size and Containment** As of the last update on February 27, 2025, the fire has burned 722 acres and is 85% contained[1][2]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** Initially, the fire spread rapidly, but containment efforts have slowed its growth. The fire was reported to be moderate in behavior, fueled by brush and other primary fuel types[1]. **Containment Efforts** The response to the fire is led by the Southern Fire Squad (SFS), with a total of 52 personnel involved. The Texas Interagency Coordination Center is the dispatch center for this incident[1].

2. Evacuations & Closures

**Evacuations** There are no reported mandatory evacuation orders or warnings associated with the KC 450 Fire. The fire's containment and relatively small size have not necessitated evacuations[1][2]. **Road Closures** There are no specific road closures mentioned in the available reports. The fire's location and containment status suggest that major roads in the area remain open[1][2]. **For more information, visit:** - [Wildfire Explorer - KC 450 Fire]: https://fires.cornea.is/fire/kc-450/ - [Zoom Earth - KC 450 Fire]: https://zoom.earth/fires/us-tx-kc-450-fire/ - [Texas A&M Forest Service for general wildfire information]: https://tfs.tamu.edu/

3. Current Impact

**Injuries and Fatalities** There are no reported injuries or fatalities associated with the KC 450 Fire[1][2]. **Structures Impacted** No structures have been reported as damaged or destroyed in this fire[1][2]. **Power Outages** There are no reports of power outages related to the KC 450 Fire[1][2]. **Notable Impacts** The fire has not had any significant impacts on local communities or notable structures, given its relatively small size and containment status[1][2].

4. Current Outlook

**Containment Projections** With the fire already 85% contained, the outlook is positive for full containment in the near future. However, ongoing monitoring is necessary to ensure the fire does not spread further[1][2]. **Weather and Wind Warnings** While there are no current Red Flag or High Wind Warnings specifically mentioned for this fire, the region's weather conditions will continue to be monitored for any potential changes that could affect the fire's behavior[1][2].

5. Weather info

**Cause** The cause of the KC 450 Fire is currently undetermined and under investigation[1]. **Weather and Climate** The fire is fueled by typical Texas brush and other primary fuel types. The region's weather conditions, including wind and humidity, have been moderate, contributing to the fire's behavior. However, the fire has not been significantly exacerbated by extreme weather conditions like those seen in other Texas wildfires[1][2][4].

Citations

['https://fires.cornea.is/fire/kc-450/', 'https://zoom.earth/fires/us-tx-kc-450-fire/', 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Texas_wildfires', 'http://pyrologix.com/reports/TWRA_WildfireHazardReport.pdf']