First published Oct 29, 2026, 4:58:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 29, 2026, 4:58:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 15.105°N, 94.263°W

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-detected smoke as medium density, based on GOES-West observations from 12:00 to 15:00 UTC on 29 October 2026. The source describes smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality reading or health alert.

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