First published Oct 25, 2026, 11:08:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:08:16 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.650°N, 91.655°W — Near Fordoche, LA, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke extent near Fordoche as medium density, based on GOES-EAST observations from 15:00 to 17:00 UTC on October 25, 2026. The source clarifies that this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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