First published Oct 20, 2026, 11:27:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 11:27:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 51.225°N, 119.399°W — Near Celista, BC, Canada

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke as medium density, with GOES-EAST observations from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 20, 2026. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Celista, British Columbia, Canada

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It documents a satellite-observed smoke extent but does not report ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 51.225°N, 119.399°W — Near Celista, BC, CanadaNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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