First published Oct 22, 2026, 9:20:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 9:20:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.762°N, 92.193°W — Near Ville Platte, LA, United States

NOAA HMS classified smoke detected by GOES-East between 17:00 and 20:00 UTC on October 22, 2026, as medium density. The report concerns satellite-observed smoke extent, not ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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Affected location: Near Ville Platte, Louisiana, United States

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.762°N, 92.193°W — Near Ville Platte, LA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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