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Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.863°N, 91.914°W — Near Bastrop, LA, United States

Reported by NOAA HMS Smoke Detection

A satellite observation classified the smoke area as medium density, with observations recorded 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: Bastrop, Louisiana, United States
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The observation documents smoke extent near Bastrop but does not establish ground-level air quality or health effects.

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Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
4/10
Urgency
1/10

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