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Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 35.803°N, 118.439°W — Near East Tulare County, CA, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke extent as medium density, with observations from October 9, 2026, 20:00 to 23:30 UTC. It is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

Why it matters

The report documents a satellite-observed smoke extent without providing a ground-level air-quality reading or health alert.

Location

Categories: environment-and-climate

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
3/10
Urgency
1/10

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