First published Oct 20, 2026, 11:23:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 11:23:15 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 50.889°N, 118.006°W — Near Revelstoke, BC, Canada

A NOAA HMS satellite observation classified a smoke area near Revelstoke, British Columbia, as heavy density during the stated observation period. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada

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It records a satellite-observed smoke extent without providing a ground-level air-quality reading or health alert.

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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 50.889°N, 118.006°W — Near Revelstoke, BC, CanadaNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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