Occurred Nov 12, 2026, 4:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 13, 2026, 2:14:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 13, 2026, 2:14:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.415°N, 84.774°W — Near Arlington, GA, United States

NOAA classified the satellite-observed smoke extent as medium density during the stated observation period. The source notes that it is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Arlington, Georgia, United States

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The report identifies a smoke extent near Arlington, while clarifying that it is not an air-quality measurement or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.415°N, 84.774°W — Near Arlington, GA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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