First published Oct 18, 2026, 10:18:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 18, 2026, 10:18:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 41.381°N, 123.527°W — Near Orleans, CA, United States

NOAA HMS reported a medium-density smoke extent captured by GOES-East between 17:00 and 20:00 UTC on October 18, 2026. It is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Orleans, California, United States

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