Occurred Oct 29, 2026, 5:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 30, 2026, 2:45:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 30, 2026, 2:45:16 AM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.944°N, 88.265°W — Near Aliceville, AL, United States

The source reports a heavy-density smoke area classified from satellite observations near Aliceville, Alabama, between 17:00 and 20:00 UTC on October 29, 2026. It states that the observation is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Aliceville, Alabama, United States

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The source describes a satellite-observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.944°N, 88.265°W — Near Aliceville, AL, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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