Occurred Oct 29, 2026, 8:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 30, 2026, 2:46:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 30, 2026, 2:46:16 AM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 55.065°N, 124.319°W — Near Fort Saint James, BC, Canada

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Fort Saint James, British Columbia, as heavy density. The source notes this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Fort Saint James, British Columbia, Canada

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The report records a dense smoke extent but does not establish ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 55.065°N, 124.319°W — Near Fort Saint James, BC, CanadaNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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