Occurred Oct 20, 2026, 8:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 21, 2026, 2:10:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 2:10:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.551°N, 85.722°W — Near Ariton, AL, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Ariton, Alabama, as medium density. It was observed from 2026-10-20T20:00:00Z to 2026-10-20T23:30:00Z; the source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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