Occurred Oct 20, 2026, 8:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 21, 2026, 2:17:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 2:17:16 AM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 48.033°N, 124.118°W — Near Forks, WA, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area near Forks, Washington, as heavy density. The source states this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Forks, Washington, United States

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It records a heavy-density smoke extent without providing a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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