Occurred Oct 26, 2026, 8:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 27, 2026, 3:29:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 27, 2026, 3:29:15 AM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 54.263°N, 128.638°W — Near Kitimat, BC, Canada

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

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Affected location: Near Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada

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The report identifies a heavy-density smoke extent near Kitimat while distinguishing it from a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 54.263°N, 128.638°W — Near Kitimat, BC, CanadaNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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