MODIS Sees Rim Fire (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

MODIS Sees Rim Fire

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Although the Rim Fire doesn't show any signs of smoke billowing like it has in the past satellite images, the fire still continues on. The blaze, which started on August 17, 2013, more than a month ago, is currenty 84% contained. Fire officials are currently estimating that complete containment will be achieved around October 1, 2013.

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NASA image courtesy Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team. Caption: NASA/Goddard, Lynn Jenner with information from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.inciweb.org/">Inciweb.org</a>

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