Occurred Nov 13, 2026, 6:10:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 14, 2026, 1:55:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 14, 2026, 1:55:16 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 49.598°N, 93.021°W — Near Oxdrift, ON, Canada

Satellite observations classified the smoke extent as medium density, with a representative centroid near Oxdrift, Ontario. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Oxdrift, Ontario, Canada

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The record documents a satellite-observed smoke extent while distinguishing it from an air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
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 49.598°N, 93.021°W — Near Oxdrift, ON, CanadaNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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