First published Oct 25, 2026, 11:03:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:03:15 PM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 54.846°N, 125.989°W — Near Granisle, BC, Canada

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Granisle, British Columbia, as heavy density. The source describes observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Granisle, British Columbia, Canada

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The observation identifies a heavy-density smoke area, but does not report ground-level air quality or a 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 54.846°N, 125.989°W — Near Granisle, BC, CanadaNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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