First published Oct 15, 2026, 8:42:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:42:16 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 41.411°N, 121.781°W — Near Modoc/Shasta/Klamath Forest, CA, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Modoc/Shasta/Klamath Forest, California, as medium density, observed by GOES-EAST from 15:00 to 17:00 UTC on October 15, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Modoc/Shasta/Klamath Forest, California

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 41.411°N, 121.781°W — Near Modoc/Shasta/Klamath Forest, CA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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