Occurred Oct 25, 2026, 5:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 26, 2026, 3:28:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:28:15 AM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 53.881°N, 122.330°W — Near Willow River, BC, Canada

Satellite observations classified a heavy-density smoke area near Willow River, British Columbia, between 17:00 and 20:00 UTC on October 25, 2026. The observation describes smoke extent, not ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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Affected location: Willow River, British Columbia, Canada

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The report identifies an observed smoke area but does not provide a ground-level air-quality measurement 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 53.881°N, 122.330°W — Near Willow River, BC, CanadaNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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