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

First published Oct 21, 2026, 2:05:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 2:05:16 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.697°N, 92.138°W — Near Farmerville, LA, United States

A NOAA satellite analysis identified a medium-density smoke area near Farmerville, Louisiana, during observations on October 20, 2026. The source notes this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Farmerville, Louisiana, United States

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.697°N, 92.138°W — Near Farmerville, LA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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