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Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-07-16
Time: 17:21:15
Production Date and Time: 2026-07-16 17:27:18 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20261971721155_e20261971723529_c20261971723582.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20261971716155_e20261971718528_c20261971718576.nc,OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20261971711155_e20261971713529_c20261971713573.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Notifications: 14
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) McHenry County, IL
NWS WFO Chicago IL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-07-16 17:21:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 42.431110°, -88.632774°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • McHenry County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.84 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventLikely an Urban Source
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.92 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.27 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.64 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.98 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.42 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.09 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.55 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.61
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.84 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 51.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 22.30°
Mean Glint Angle73.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IN
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Huntington County, IN
NWS WFO Northern Indiana IN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-07-16 17:21:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 40.759445°, -85.429443°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Huntington County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.79 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.78 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.53 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.74 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)5.34 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.97 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.56 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.88 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.61
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power6.79 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 19.90°
Mean Glint Angle68.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IN
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Howard County, IN
NWS WFO Indianapolis IN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-07-16 17:21:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 40.470276°, -86.114441°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Howard County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power56.28 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.28 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.84 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.83 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.93 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.50 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.99 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.37 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.97
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.61
Maximum Radiative Power28.80 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 19.80°
Mean Glint Angle68.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) VA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Amherst County, VA
NWS WFO Blacksburg VA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-07-16 17:21:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.550278°, -79.011391°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Amherst County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power69.13 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventSolar panel (database + spectral)
Event Priority Ranking5
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)316.52 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)12.12 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.96 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.27 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)30.25 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.99 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.21 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.60
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.11
Maximum Radiative Power69.13 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 15.90°
Mean Glint Angle59.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Beaufort County, NC
NWS WFO Newport/Morehead City NC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-07-16 17:22:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.732224°, -77.151665°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Beaufort County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power27.09 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.78 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.33 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.65 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)4.50 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.30 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.61 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.80 K
Similar Pixel Count15
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.60 K
Image Interval10.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.32
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.78
Maximum Radiative Power27.09 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 14.10°
Mean Glint Angle55.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Hutchinson County, TX
NWS WFO Amarillo TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-07-16 17:22:17UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.682499°, -101.382774°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Hutchinson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power25.69 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)319.08 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.53 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.39 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.80 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)23.56 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.69 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.31 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.00 K
Image Interval10.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.55
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power25.69 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 24.10°
Mean Glint Angle73.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Columbus County, NC
NWS WFO Wilmington NC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-07-16 17:22:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.209167°, -78.436943°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Columbus County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power138.46 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)327.58 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)19.97 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)18.29 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)22.76 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)32.62 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.30 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.32 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)21.50 K
Image Interval10.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.81
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.81
Maximum Radiative Power138.46 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 12.60°
Mean Glint Angle52.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AR
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Little River County, AR
NWS WFO Shreveport LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-07-16 17:22:18UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.775002°, -94.271942°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Little River County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power58.19 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)311.35 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)10.96 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)9.16 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.47 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)30.56 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.46 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.52 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)15.90 K
Image Interval10.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.29
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.38
Maximum Radiative Power58.19 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 44.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 18.10°
Mean Glint Angle61.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Attala County, MS
NWS WFO Jackson MS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-07-16 17:22:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.173889°, -89.352501°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Attala County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power88.87 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)313.05 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)10.51 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)18.08 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.61 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)30.26 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.60 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.35 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)10.30 K
Image Interval10.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.44
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.65
Maximum Radiative Power51.23 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 14.70°
Mean Glint Angle56.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Monroe County, AL
NWS WFO Mobile AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-07-16 17:22:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.344723°, -87.611946°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Monroe County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power49.78 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)319.59 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)14.12 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.27 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.27 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)27.66 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.00 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.84 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)16.40 K
Image Interval10.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.95
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.60
Maximum Radiative Power49.78 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 12.40°
Mean Glint Angle51.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Baja California
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Ensenada, Baja California
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-07-16 17:22:46UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 28.989445°, -113.596947°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Ensenada (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power22.54 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)320.48 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.87 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.42 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.64 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)26.80 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.45 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.33 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.57
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.86
Maximum Radiative Power22.54 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 54.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 32.00°
Mean Glint Angle83.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Unknown
Country/Countries Cuba
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-07-16 17:23:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.646389°, -77.682777°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.12 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)313.37 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.22 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.74 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.19 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.15 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.65 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.22 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.72
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.12 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 25.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 1.20°
Mean Glint Angle25.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.40 km2
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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 MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-07-16 17:23:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 19.639723°, -71.118332°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power35.51 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)320.41 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.76 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.27 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.62 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)23.10 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.34 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.32 K
Similar Pixel Count14
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.49
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.90
Maximum Radiative Power35.51 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 23.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 7.60°
Mean Glint Angle24.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.40 km2
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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 MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-07-16 17:23:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 18.645277°, -70.646111°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power43.22 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)312.78 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.48 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.37 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.17 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.11 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.45 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.15 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.68
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.52
Maximum Radiative Power22.77 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 22.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 8.40°
Mean Glint Angle22.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.70 km2
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