First published Oct 20, 2026, 11:07:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 11:07:15 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 36.146°N, 90.764°W — Near Cache, AR, United States

NOAA HMS classified the observed smoke extent as heavy density during a three-hour period on October 20, 2026. The source specifies that this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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