First published Oct 18, 2026, 10:53:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 18, 2026, 10:53:16 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 61.513°N, 121.385°W — Near Fort Simpson, NT, Canada

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area near Fort Simpson as medium density, based on GOES-EAST observations from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 18, 2026. The source states this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada

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