First published Oct 21, 2026, 9:29:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 9:29:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 48.121°N, 118.729°W — Near Keller, WA, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Keller, Washington, as medium density, based on GOES-EAST observations from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 21, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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