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Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.335°N, 115.866°W — Near San Quintín, Baja California, Mexico

NOAA reported a medium-density smoke area near San Quintín, Baja California, observed by satellite on October 9, 2026. The report describes smoke extent, not ground-level air quality or a health alert.

Why it matters

It documents remotely observed smoke near San Quintín without establishing ground-level air quality or health impacts.

Location

Categories: environment-and-climate

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
5/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
4/10
Urgency
1/10

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