Occurred Oct 26, 2026, 8:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 27, 2026, 3:09:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 27, 2026, 3:09:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 51.206°N, 101.070°W — Near Shortdale, MB, Canada

A medium-density smoke area was observed by satellite near Shortdale, Manitoba. The source describes observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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The report documents satellite-observed smoke extent while explicitly distinguishing it from ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 51.206°N, 101.070°W — Near Shortdale, MB, CanadaNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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