Occurred Oct 31, 2026, 8:10:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 1, 2026, 1:15:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 1, 2026, 1:15:16 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 54.275°N, 122.341°W — Near Willow River, BC, Canada

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Willow River, British Columbia, as medium density, with observations from 2026-10-31T20:10Z to 23:30Z. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Willow River, British Columbia, Canada

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The source documents a medium-density smoke extent but provides no ground-level air-quality reading or health alert.

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