Occurred Oct 21, 2026, 8:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 22, 2026, 1:28:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 1:28:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.683°N, 91.608°W — Near Morganza, LA, United States

NOAA HMS classified satellite-observed smoke near Morganza, Louisiana, as medium density, with observations reported for October 21, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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