Occurred Nov 11, 2026, 6:10:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 12, 2026, 1:26:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 12, 2026, 1:26:16 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 44.519°N, 122.454°W — Near Foster, OR, United States

NOAA HMS classified the smoke area observed by GOES-EAST between 18:10 and 20:00 UTC on November 11, 2026, as medium density. The source clarifies that it is a satellite-observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Foster, Oregon, United States

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The report documents a medium-density smoke extent near Foster but provides no ground-level air-quality reading or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 44.519°N, 122.454°W — Near Foster, OR, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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