First published Oct 20, 2026, 7:38:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 7:38:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 50.458°N, 103.214°W — Near Wolseley, SK, Canada

NOAA HMS classified a GOES-West-observed smoke extent near Wolseley, Saskatchewan, as medium density during 12:00–15:00 UTC on October 20, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Wolseley, Saskatchewan, Canada

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