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

First published Oct 21, 2026, 2:11:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 2:11:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 34.259°N, 84.272°W — Near Ball Ground, GA, United States

NOAA classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Ball Ground, Georgia, as medium density during the reported observation period. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Ball Ground, Georgia, United States

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The report identifies a smoke extent from satellite observations, while explicitly distinguishing it from a ground-level air-quality reading or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 34.259°N, 84.272°W — Near Ball Ground, GA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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