First published Oct 21, 2026, 9:22:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 9:22:16 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.146°N, 91.396°W — Near Plaquemine, LA, United States

A medium-density smoke area was observed by satellite near Plaquemine, Louisiana, from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 21, 2026. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Plaquemine, Louisiana, United States

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The report identifies an observed smoke extent and its location, but does not provide a ground-level air-quality reading or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.146°N, 91.396°W — Near Plaquemine, LA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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