First published Oct 28, 2026, 9:29:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 28, 2026, 9:29:15 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 29.746°N, 91.895°W — Near Franklin, LA, United States

A NOAA HMS classification identified a heavy-density satellite-observed smoke area near Franklin, Louisiana, during observations from 2026-10-28T17:10:00Z to 2026-10-28T20:00:00Z. The source notes this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Franklin, Louisiana, United States

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 29.746°N, 91.895°W — Near Franklin, LA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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