First published Oct 8, 2026, 10:43:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 8, 2026, 10:43:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.840°N, 91.630°W — Near Mer Rouge, LA, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke as medium density, with observations from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 8, 2026. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Mer Rouge, Louisiana

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The observation describes smoke extent but does not establish ground-level air quality or a health warning.

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