Occurred Nov 9, 2026, 1:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 10, 2026, 12:48:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 10, 2026, 12:48:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 20.218°N, 99.981°W — Near Amealco de Bonfil, Queretaro, Mexico

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Amealco de Bonfil, Querétaro, as medium density, observed by GOES-WEST from 13:00 to 16:00 UTC on November 9, 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 Amealco de Bonfil, Queretaro, Mexico

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The report documents a medium-density satellite-observed smoke extent but does not report ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 20.218°N, 99.981°W — Near Amealco de Bonfil, Queretaro, MexicoNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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