First published Oct 7, 2026, 7:56:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 7, 2026, 7:56:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.619°N, 93.645°W — Near Merryville, LA, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Merryville, Louisiana, as medium density. The observation ran from 15:00 to 17:00 UTC on 7 October 2026; the source states it is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Merryville, Louisiana

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