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Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 33.383°N, 88.222°W — Near Ethelsville, AL, United States

A satellite-observed smoke area near Ethelsville, Alabama, was classified as heavy density on October 14, 2026. The source describes observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

Why it matters

It documents the observed smoke extent while explicitly not providing a ground-level air-quality reading or health alert.

Location

Categories: environment-and-climate

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
2/10

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