"This incident is notable for its early detection and the fact that it remains uncontained, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and potential resource allocation as conditions evolve."
The Brooks wildfire, located in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, was discovered on August 22, 2026, at 15:02:06. As of the latest update at 22:20:04, the fire has burned 15 acres and remains uncontained, with no official containment percentage reported. The incident is under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). No information is available regarding the cause, personnel deployed, estimated cost, or specific fire behavior. The fire’s status has not changed since its initial detection, remaining at 15 acres with no containment progress noted.
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IRWIN ID: {B463C2BB-6F8E-4E7D-A333-93AA5A72FC38}
Discovered: Aug 22, 2026
Managing Agency: BIA
Coordinates: 43.2229, -102.3261
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The Brooks Fire has burned 15 acres as of August 22, 2026.
Containment has not been officially reported for the Brooks Fire.
The cause of the Brooks Fire has not yet been officially determined.
The Brooks Fire is burning in Oglala Lakota, SD.
The Brooks Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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