Occurred Oct 31, 2026, 8:10:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 1, 2026, 1:17:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 1, 2026, 1:17:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 49.179°N, 116.209°W — Near Kitchener, BC, Canada

NOAA classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Kitchener, British Columbia, as medium density. The source reports observations from October 31, 2026, and says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Kitchener, British Columbia, Canada

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

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 49.179°N, 116.209°W — Near Kitchener, BC, CanadaNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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