Occurred Oct 31, 2026, 8:10:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 1, 2026, 1:09:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 1, 2026, 1:09:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 46.865°N, 115.971°W — Near Orofino, ID, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area as medium density; GOES-EAST observations covered 2026-10-31 20:10–23:30 UTC. The source identifies a representative centroid near Orofino, Idaho, and states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Orofino, Idaho, United States

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The item records a satellite-observed smoke extent while explicitly distinguishing it from an air-quality measurement or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 46.865°N, 115.971°W — Near Orofino, ID, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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