First published Oct 22, 2026, 9:30:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 9:30:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 48.821°N, 121.154°W — Near National Forest/Park, WA, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near a National Forest/Park in Washington as medium density, observed by GOES-EAST from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 22, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near National Forest/Park, Washington, United States

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