Pushed by yesterday’s high winds, the Kane Fire has been most active on the southeast corner near Kane Canyon. Southern winds drove the fire toward the east, producing an additional 40-50 acres of growth and visible smoke near the Kane Ranch. Despite these conditions, the overall acreage of the fire decreased from the previous day due to more accurate mapping of the incident. Aerial observations from a reconnaissance flight and infrared mapping showed minimal heat on the north end of the fire and very little fire activity on the west side.
As the Kane Fire moves into Kane...