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

First published Oct 21, 2026, 2:08:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 2:08:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 39.778°N, 106.322°W — Near Silverthorne, CO, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite detection as medium density, with observations from 20:00 to 23:30 UTC on October 20, 2026. The source notes that it is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or a health alert.

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Affected location: Near Silverthorne, Colorado, United States

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The report records a satellite-observed smoke area near Silverthorne, Colorado, without reporting ground-level air quality or health effects.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 39.778°N, 106.322°W — Near Silverthorne, CO, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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