First published Oct 7, 2026, 7:54:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 7, 2026, 7:54:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 39.843°N, 122.569°W — Near Corning, CA, United States

The source reports a medium-density satellite-observed smoke area near Corning, California, observed from 2026-10-07T12:00:00Z to 15:00:00Z. It describes smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Corning, California

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