Occurred Nov 9, 2026, 6:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 10, 2026, 2:00:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 10, 2026, 2:00:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 34.409°N, 91.639°W — Near Barton, AR, United States

NOAA HMS classified a GOES-East observation as medium-density smoke between 18:00 and 20:00 UTC on November 9, 2026. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or a health alert.

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Affected location: Barton, Arkansas, United States

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The record documents a satellite-observed smoke extent but provides no ground-level air-quality finding or health alert.

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