Satellite detects hotspots near Stillwater-Swan Wooded Valley

October 2, 2026

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VIIRS satellite detected three thermal-anomaly hotspots on October 1, 2026 at 20:29 UTC with fire radiative power readings of 3.0, 4.9, and 8.4 megawatts near Stillwater-Swan Wooded Valley.¹ These detections indicate active burning nearby during daylight hours, consistent with the ongoing regional wildfire activity affecting air quality across western Montana.¹

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1. NASA FIRMS (Fire Information for Resource Management System)

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