Occurred Oct 21, 2026, 8:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 22, 2026, 1:42:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 1:42:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 51.237°N, 99.444°W — Near Sainte Rose du Lac, MB, Canada

NOAA classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Sainte Rose du Lac, Manitoba, as medium density. The source states that this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Sainte Rose du Lac, Manitoba, Canada

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The observation documents smoke in the area but does not provide ground-level air-quality or health-alert information.

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Urgency: 1/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 51.237°N, 99.444°W — Near Sainte Rose du Lac, MB, CanadaNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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