First published Oct 21, 2026, 9:24:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 9:24:15 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.093°N, 85.782°W — Near Union Springs, AL, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke as heavy density during observations from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 21, 2026, near Union Springs, Alabama. The source says this is smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Union Springs, Alabama, United States

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