Next Generation Fire System (NGFS) - Experimental ; CIMSS

Date:	2026-03-18
Time:	19:21:18
Production Date and Time:	2026-03-18 19:26:23 UTC
Primary Instrument:	GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id:	666
Location/orbit:	GEO
L1 File:	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260771921184_e20260771923557_c20260771924044.nc
L1 File(s) - Temporal	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260771916184_e20260771918557_c20260771919043.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts:	13

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	KS
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Marshall County, KS
NWS WFO	Topeka KS
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-03-18 19:21:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	39.730000°, -96.687775°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Marshall County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	30.18 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	312.81 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	4.92 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	5.00 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	18.77 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	24.16 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.44 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.45 K
Similar Pixel Count	25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	5.40 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.62
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	30.18 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	51.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	42.50°
Mean Glint Angle	83.40°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	6.40 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MNs-IA-MOnw-NEe_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	MO
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Carroll County, MO
NWS WFO	Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-03-18 19:21:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	39.548332°, -93.524719°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Carroll County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	32.35 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	303.13 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	9.64 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	11.83 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	19.36 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	30.96 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	9.06 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	9.10 K
Similar Pixel Count	0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	10.40 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.54
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	32.35 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	49.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	43.10°
Mean Glint Angle	82.50°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	6.20 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MNs-IA-MOnw-NEe_750_m MOsw-KSe-OKe-ARnw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	KS
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Coffey County, KS
NWS WFO	Topeka KS
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-03-18 19:21:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	38.356945°, -95.918335°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Coffey County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	24.92 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	303.68 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	5.95 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	4.36 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	10.80 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	30.99 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.60 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.43 K
Similar Pixel Count	18
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.90 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.29
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	24.92 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	49.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	41.40°
Mean Glint Angle	80.60°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	6.20 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MOsw-KSe-OKe-ARnw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	KS
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Harper County, KS
NWS WFO	Wichita KS
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-03-18 19:21:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	37.245834°, -98.105835°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Harper County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	45.29 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	310.66 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	4.97 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	4.26 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	17.51 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	19.49 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.22 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.44 K
Similar Pixel Count	24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.20 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.45
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	22.69 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	49.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	39.80°
Mean Glint Angle	79.10°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	12.40 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	KSsw-COse-OKw-TXnw_750_m MOsw-KSe-OKe-ARnw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	CO
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Montezuma County, CO
NWS WFO	Grand Junction CO
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-03-18 19:21:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	37.566666°, -108.537498°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Montezuma County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	11.37 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	308.14 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.37 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	1.70 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	11.82 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	8.33 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.60 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.88 K
Similar Pixel Count	18
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.40 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.25
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.96
Maximum Radiative Power	11.37 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	56.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	39.00°
Mean Glint Angle	85.60°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	7.20 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	COsw-UTse-AZne-NMnw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	OK
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Osage County, OK
NWS WFO	Tulsa OK
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-03-18 19:21:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	36.763332°, -96.387779°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Osage County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	83.70 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	314.69 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	15.96 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	7.45 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	19.54 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	45.63 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	16.12 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	8.24 K
Similar Pixel Count	0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	16.90 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.65
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.76
Maximum Radiative Power	83.70 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	48.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	39.70°
Mean Glint Angle	77.60°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	6.00 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MOsw-KSe-OKe-ARnw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	MS
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Itawamba County, MS
NWS WFO	Memphis TN
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-03-18 19:22:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	34.213612°, -88.407501°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Itawamba County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	18.82 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	297.91 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.20 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.67 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	13.10 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	11.01 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.75 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.41 K
Similar Pixel Count	16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	3.00 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.12
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	10.15 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	42.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	40.20°
Mean Glint Angle	71.90°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	10.80 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	ILs-INs-KYw-TNw-_750_m MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	MS
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Tallahatchie County, MS
NWS WFO	Memphis TN
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-03-18 19:22:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	33.986668°, -90.009445°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Tallahatchie County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	8.09 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	300.07 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.62 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.32 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	14.74 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	10.19 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.52 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.36 K
Similar Pixel Count	25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.50 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.52
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	8.09 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	42.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	39.30°
Mean Glint Angle	71.30°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	ILs-INs-KYw-TNw-_750_m MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	AL
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Pickens County, AL
NWS WFO	Birmingham AL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-03-18 19:22:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	33.194721°, -88.197502°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Pickens County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	3.98 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	296.33 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.02 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	1.70 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	11.05 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	8.41 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	1.78 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.95 K
Similar Pixel Count	25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.60 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.73
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	3.98 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	41.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	39.40°
Mean Glint Angle	69.90°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.30 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	AL
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Montgomery County, AL
NWS WFO	Birmingham AL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-03-18 19:22:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	32.159721°, -86.340279°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Montgomery County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	9.69 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	299.33 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.97 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.92 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	13.22 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	11.04 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.60 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.54 K
Similar Pixel Count	13
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	2.00 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.66
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	9.69 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	39.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	39.50°
Mean Glint Angle	68.20°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.20 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	GA
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Thomas County, GA
NWS WFO	Tallahassee FL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-03-18 19:22:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	30.724722°, -83.824448°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Thomas County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	14.26 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	300.92 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	5.60 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	4.95 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	14.49 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	13.81 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.68 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.23 K
Similar Pixel Count	14
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.10 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.94
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	14.26 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	37.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	39.70°
Mean Glint Angle	66.20°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.00 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m SCs-GAe-FLn_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	Tamaulipas
Country/Countries	Mexico
County/Locality(s)	Soto la Marina, Tamaulipas
NWS WFO	N/A
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-03-18 19:23:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	24.321112°, -97.894447°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Soto la Marina (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	20.71 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	311.85 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	5.71 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	4.15 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	10.22 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	19.31 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.48 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.95 K
Similar Pixel Count	25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	3.30 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.86
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.82
Maximum Radiative Power	20.71 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	38.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	27.60°
Mean Glint Angle	54.00°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.10 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	Unknown
Country/Countries	Dominican Republic
County/Locality(s)	Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO	N/A
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-03-18 19:23:54UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	18.682501°, -71.588608°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	26.69 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	310.69 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	7.82 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	3.93 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	12.53 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	23.00 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	8.08 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.80 K
Similar Pixel Count	14
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	4.40 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.45
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.65
Maximum Radiative Power	26.69 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	22.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	41.20°
Mean Glint Angle	56.90°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.30 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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