Occurred Oct 29, 2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 30, 2026, 2:43:17 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 30, 2026, 2:43:17 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 38.171°N, 86.739°W — Near Clark, IN, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Clark, Indiana, as medium density, based on GOES-West observations from 12:00 to 15:00 UTC on October 29, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Clark, Indiana, United States

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