Kenneth Fire

active fire

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This fire is stale

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

Active Hotspots
Active Hotspots are heat signatures detected by NASA satellites.

Snapshots happen 3-4 times per day.
Some heat may be non-wildfire.

Active Hotspots (0)

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Recent Hotspots (0)

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Fire perimeters are not realtime.

TIMELINE

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Wind Dynamics

first 2 will be pulled from the fire automatically.

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

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

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1. Start Time & Info

- **Start Date/Time/Location**: The Kenneth Fire ignited on January 9, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m. PST, near a trailhead along Victory Boulevard west of Gilmore Street in the West Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles[3][4]. - **Size and Containment**: As of January 11, 2025, the fire has burned 1,052 acres and is 80% contained[1][4]. - **Growth and Rate of Spread**: Initially reported as a 50-acre fire, it rapidly expanded to 960 acres by 5:30 p.m. on the same day, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds. The fire doubled in size to 400 acres in just a few hours, threatening nearby communities and infrastructure[3][4][5]. - **Containment Efforts**: Unified Command involves the Los Angeles City Fire Department and Ventura County Fire Department. Firefighters have been actively engaged in containment efforts, using both ground crews and aerial resources. Despite the challenging terrain and persistent winds, significant progress has been made in containing the fire[1][3][4].

2. Evacuations & Closures

**** Evacuations and Road Closures: - **Mandatory Evacuation Orders**: Evacuation orders were issued for zones including WTH-U031, CAL-C401, CAL-C402, CAL-C403, CSB-U024, HID-C501, and HID-C502. Specific areas included Vanowen Street south to Burbank Boulevard and from County Lane Road east to Valley Circle Boulevard[3][4]. - **Evacuation Warnings**: Evacuation warnings were issued for additional areas, including the Oak Park area near Kanan Road and Agoura Road, east of Kanan Road to Deer Hill[3][4]. - **Evacuation Shelters and Information**: Residents were advised to follow evacuation directives, and an accidental evacuation warning was sent to nearly 10 million LA-area residents on January 10, which was later corrected[4]. - **Road Closures**: While specific road closures are not detailed in the latest updates, residents were advised to avoid non-essential travel to allow firefighters room to work[3]. - **For more information, visit:** - [CAL FIRE's Kenneth Fire page]: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/1/9/kenneth-fire/updates/d5fcf7a1-c6fd-4dad-a810-d80e791505f3 - [Los Angeles County Emergency Management]: https://emergency.lacounty.gov/ - [Ventura County Fire Department]: https://www.vcfpd.org/

3. Current Impact

- **Injuries and Fatalities**: There are no reported fatalities or injuries directly attributed to the Kenneth Fire, although the broader series of wildfires in the region has resulted in significant casualties[1][4]. - **Structures Impacted**: The exact number of structures destroyed or damaged by the Kenneth Fire is not specified, but the fire threatened numerous homes and infrastructure in the affected areas[3][4][5]. - **Power Outages**: There is no specific information on power outages directly related to the Kenneth Fire, but the broader wildfire situation has led to Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) in various areas[4]. - **Notable Impacts**: The fire led to the evacuation of almost 100 residents from a nursing home in Pasadena, highlighting the significant impact on vulnerable populations[5].

4. Current Outlook

- **Containment Projections**: As of January 11, the fire is 80% contained, and firefighters continue to monitor and patrol the area to ensure the fire remains within its established perimeter[1]. - **Weather and Wind Warnings**: The region remains under critical fire weather conditions, with Red Flag Warnings and High Wind Warnings in effect. Strong Santa Ana winds have been a significant factor in the fire's spread, and ongoing wind conditions continue to pose a risk[3][4].

5. Weather info

- **Cause**: The cause of the Kenneth Fire is currently under investigation. A man was detained by civilians who believed he was trying to start a fire, but he was later released due to lack of probable cause for arrest[3][4]. - **Weather and Climate**: The fire has been exacerbated by severe Santa Ana winds, low humidity, and drought conditions. The region has been in a state of moderate drought since late 2024, and the transition from El Niño to La Niña has contributed to the arid conditions, making the area highly vulnerable to wildfires[4].

Citations

['https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/1/9/kenneth-fire/updates/d5fcf7a1-c6fd-4dad-a810-d80e791505f3', 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twvASh4Nzcs', 'https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/1/9/kenneth-fire/updates/f8aa8566-d1af-4fe9-9c54-c9f07e26a2ec', 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Southern_California_windstorm', 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k00B8W9Bb9A']