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

First published Oct 23, 2026, 2:12:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 2:12:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 50.640°N, 102.188°W — Near Esterhazy, SK, Canada

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Esterhazy, Saskatchewan, as medium density. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Esterhazy, Saskatchewan, Canada

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The report documents a medium-density smoke area, but provides no ground-level air-quality data or reported impacts.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 50.640°N, 102.188°W — Near Esterhazy, SK, CanadaNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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