First published Oct 15, 2026, 8:39:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:39:15 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 48.281°N, 118.375°W — Near Inchelium, WA, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area near Inchelium as heavy density; GOES-EAST observed it from 15:00 to 17:00 UTC on October 15, 2026. It represents smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Inchelium, Washington, United States

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The source documents a heavy-density smoke extent but does not report a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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