Thermal anomalies detected near Tillamook

September 27, 2026

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Satellite thermal anomaly detections with nominal confidence ranged from 0.7 to 2.9 megawatts near Tillamook in a cluster of eight detections over September 23-26, 2026.¹ The small, sustained radiative power and multiple-source pattern suggest controlled burning, agricultural operations, or industrial heat rather than active wildfire.¹

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1. NASA FIRMS (Fire Information for Resource Management System)

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