Occurred Oct 21, 2026, 8:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 22, 2026, 1:31:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 1:31:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 26.625°N, 81.177°W — Near Labelle, FL, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-detected smoke area near Labelle, Florida, as medium density during observations from 20:00 to 23:30 UTC on October 21, 2026. The record describes smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality reading or health alert.

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Affected location: Labelle, Florida, United States

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