First published Oct 20, 2026, 11:26:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 11:26:16 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 49.422°N, 97.413°W — Near Rosenort, MB, Canada

A satellite-observed smoke area near Rosenort, Manitoba, was classified as heavy density during observations on October 20, 2026. The report describes smoke extent, not ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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Affected location: Near Rosenort, Manitoba, Canada

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It records a heavy-density smoke observation but provides no ground-level air-quality measurement or health warning.

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Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 2/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 49.422°N, 97.413°W — Near Rosenort, MB, CanadaNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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