Occurred Nov 7, 2026, 4:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 8, 2026, 12:56:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 8, 2026, 12:56:16 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 18.335°N, 101.177°W — Near Zirándaro, Guerrero, Mexico

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area near Zirándaro as medium density, based on GOES-EAST observations from 16:00 to 18:00 UTC on November 7, 2026. The source states this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Zirándaro, Guerrero, Mexico

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The source records a medium-density smoke extent but does not report ground-level air quality or health impacts.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 18.335°N, 101.177°W — Near Zirándaro, Guerrero, MexicoNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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