First published Oct 31, 2026, 10:00:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 31, 2026, 10:00:16 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 49.151°N, 115.922°W — Near Yahk, BC, Canada

NOAA HMS classified a medium-density smoke area near Yahk, British Columbia, based on GOES-EAST observations from 2026-10-31T15:00Z to 17:00Z. The source describes observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Yahk, British Columbia, Canada

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It records a satellite-observed smoke extent near Yahk while distinguishing it from a ground-level air-quality measurement or 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 49.151°N, 115.922°W — Near Yahk, BC, CanadaNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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