Occurred Oct 29, 2026, 5:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 30, 2026, 2:43:17 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 30, 2026, 2:43:17 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 45.151°N, 118.233°W — Near La Grande, OR, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area as medium density, with observations reported from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 29, 2026. The source states that this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: La Grande, Oregon, United States

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The record identifies a smoke extent near La Grande while distinguishing it from ground-level air-quality and health information.

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Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
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Urgency: 1/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 45.151°N, 118.233°W — Near La Grande, OR, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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