Occurred Oct 28, 2026, 8:10:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 29, 2026, 12:42:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 29, 2026, 12:42:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 18.363°N, 92.698°W — Near Centla, Tabasco, Mexico

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Centla, Tabasco, as medium density, based on GOES-EAST observations from 2026-10-28T20:10:00Z to 23:30:00Z. The source clarifies that this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Centla, Tabasco, Mexico

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It records a medium-density smoke extent but does not establish ground-level air quality or health effects.

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