Occurred Oct 6, 2026, 6:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 7, 2026, 12:48:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 7, 2026, 12:48:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 15.074°N, 84.027°W — Near Puerto Lempira, Honduras, according to Planet Briefing estimates

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Puerto Lempira, Honduras, as medium density, observed by GOES-EAST from 18:00 to 23:30 UTC on 6 October 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 15.074°N, 84.027°W — Near Puerto Lempira, Honduras, according to Planet Briefing estimatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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