First published Oct 20, 2026, 4:14:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 4:14:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 26.708°N, 80.650°W — Near Belle Glade, FL, United States

A satellite recorded medium-density smoke near Belle Glade, Florida, between 12:00 and 15:00 UTC on October 20, 2026. The source says this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Belle Glade, Florida, United States

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The observation documents smoke in the area but does not establish ground-level air quality or health effects.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 26.708°N, 80.650°W — Near Belle Glade, FL, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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