Occurred Nov 12, 2026, 6:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 13, 2026, 1:58:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 13, 2026, 1:58:16 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 47.448°N, 100.597°W — Near South Sheridan, ND, United States

A satellite-observed smoke area was classified as medium density near South Sheridan, North Dakota. The source notes this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near South Sheridan, North Dakota, United States

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The report documents observed smoke extent, without establishing ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 47.448°N, 100.597°W — Near South Sheridan, ND, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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