First published Nov 1, 2026, 9:51:15 PM UTC · Last updated Nov 1, 2026, 9:51:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 49.007°N, 124.188°W — Near Youbou, BC, Canada

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area near Youbou, British Columbia, as medium density. The source says this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Youbou, British Columbia, Canada

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The observation describes smoke extent but does not establish ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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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 49.007°N, 124.188°W — Near Youbou, BC, CanadaNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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