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

First published Oct 23, 2026, 2:14:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 2:14:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 51.636°N, 100.011°W — Near Winnipegosis, MB, Canada

NOAA HMS classified the smoke as medium density based on GOES-East observations from 20:00 to 23:30 UTC on 22 October 2026. The source notes this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or a health alert.

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Affected location: Near Winnipegosis, Manitoba, Canada

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It records a smoke observation near Winnipegosis without establishing local air quality or a health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 51.636°N, 100.011°W — Near Winnipegosis, MB, CanadaNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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