First published Oct 28, 2026, 9:27:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 28, 2026, 9:27:16 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 33.307°N, 82.845°W — Near Sparta, GA, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Sparta, Georgia, as heavy density, with observations reported from 17:10 to 20:00 UTC on October 28, 2026. The source specifies that this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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The report identifies a heavy-density smoke extent but does not report ground-level air quality or health impacts.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 33.307°N, 82.845°W — Near Sparta, GA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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