First published Oct 16, 2026, 10:29:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:29:15 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 42.801°N, 123.158°W — Near Azalea, OR, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Azalea, Oregon, as heavy density, observed from 12:00 to 15:00 UTC on October 16, 2026. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Azalea, Oregon, United States

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