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Strong winds and extremely dry conditions have fueled a wildfire

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that ignited on July 22 near Yosemite National Park.

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The Oak Fire is currently the largets active wildfire in California, burning more than 18,800 acres.

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NOAA satellites are monitoring the rapidly spreading fire

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and providing critical data.

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GOES-17 is measuring the Oak Fire's instensity, tracking its spread,

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and monitoring the movement of smoke in near real-time.

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While GOES satellites allow a constant view for monitoring a wildfire, 

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polar-orbiting satellites Suomi NPP and NOAA-20 
provide additional data.

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Suomi NPP and NOAA-20 provide a more detailed look at fire conditions

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and important information for smoke forecast models.

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As drought persists, and fire season ramps up, NOAA satellites will be

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watching, and providing timely and potentially life-saving information.

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Earth From Orbit: Oak Fire Threatens Yosemite

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