First published Oct 20, 2026, 11:24:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 11:24:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 49.683°N, 97.241°W — Near La Salle, MB, Canada

NOAA classified a satellite-observed smoke area near La Salle, Manitoba, as medium density. It was observed from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 20, 2026; the source notes this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near La Salle, Manitoba, Canada

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