Occurred Oct 22, 2026, 8:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 23, 2026, 1:57:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 1:57:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 50.584°N, 100.317°W — Near Elphinstone, MB, Canada

A satellite observation classified a medium-density smoke area near Elphinstone, Manitoba, during October 22, 2026. The source describes smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality reading or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Elphinstone, Manitoba, Canada

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It documents a smoke observation without establishing ground-level air quality or a health warning.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 50.584°N, 100.317°W — Near Elphinstone, MB, CanadaNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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