Occurred Nov 6, 2026, 6:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 7, 2026, 12:46:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 7, 2026, 12:46:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 56.490°N, 116.792°W — Near Cadotte Lake, AB, Canada

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Cadotte Lake, Alberta, as medium density. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Cadotte Lake, Alberta, Canada

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

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
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 56.490°N, 116.792°W — Near Cadotte Lake, AB, CanadaNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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