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Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 29.807°N, 91.455°W — Near Franklin, LA, United States

Reported by NOAA HMS Smoke Detection

NOAA HMS classified smoke detected by GOES-EAST as medium density during a two-hour observation period on November 12, 2026. The record describes satellite-observed extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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  • Affected location: Near Franklin, LA, United States
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It documents a satellite-derived smoke extent while distinguishing it from a ground-level air-quality reading or health alert.

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Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Urgency
1/10

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