First published Oct 21, 2026, 9:23:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 9:23:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 50.719°N, 99.079°W — Near Alonsa, MB, Canada

NOAA classified the satellite-observed smoke near Alonsa as medium density, with GOES-East observations spanning 17:00–20:00 UTC on October 21, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Alonsa, Manitoba, Canada

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 50.719°N, 99.079°W — Near Alonsa, MB, CanadaNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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