First published Oct 18, 2026, 10:58:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 18, 2026, 10:58:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.470°N, 93.496°W — Near Haughton, LA, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke extent as medium density, based on GOES-EAST observations from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 18, 2026. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Haughton, Louisiana, United States

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The record documents a medium-density satellite smoke observation and explicitly distinguishes it from a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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