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Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 39.722°N, 122.554°W — Near Orland, CA, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area near Orland, California, as medium density for October 7, 2026, 15:00–17:00 UTC. The source says this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

Why it matters

The source reports satellite-observed smoke but does not identify a ground-level air-quality measurement 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
6/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
3/10
Urgency
1/10

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