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Crews Make Progress Despite Red Flag Conditions, Containment Reaches 50%

March 26, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

A group of firefighters dressed in yellow standout amongst the brunt black and grey vegetation as they tend to a smoking patch on the ground. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Fire crews took advantage of a delay in predicted winds yesterday allowing for continued strong progress on the Kane Fire. Containment has increased to 50 percent and total acreage has been confirmed at 1915 acres.

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