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Harv Fire

Feed checked
Nov 8, 2026 02:20 UTC
Source record updated
Oct 29, 2026 16:41 UTC
Last recorded incident change
Aug 20, 2026 21:55 UTC

Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.

The last recorded incident change is more than 14 days old or undated. Historical fire behavior and summaries below are not confirmation of current conditions.

60
Acres
Not reported
Contained
Not reported
Personnel

Situation Summary

Automated summary generated: Oct 29, 2026 17:05 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.

The Harv wildfire was discovered on July 28, 2026, in Stanley County, South Dakota, at latitude 44.5656 and longitude -100.8400. The incident is caused by human activity and is currently under the jurisdiction of an unspecified agency. As of the latest report on August 20, 2026, the fire has burned 60.33 acres; no official information is available regarding containment, personnel, fire behavior, weather conditions, or evacuation status. With no additional timeline entries, the situation has not shown any reported changes in size or containment since the initial report.

Recorded Fire Progression

Historical observations from incident reports, not a live forecast. Acreage and containment can decrease when agencies correct their estimates.

Available reports

1

First recorded acreage

60 acres

Last recorded acreage

60 acres

Latest available source report: Aug 20, 2026 21:55 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.

There are not enough distinct dated measurements to establish a documented progression for this incident.

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Report date (UTC)AcresContainmentSource
Aug 20, 2026 21:5560Not reportedNIFC

Location

Regional Air Quality

18
Good
AQI · PM2.5

Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.

Reporting area: Pierre. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).

Observed: 2026-11-08 01:00:00 UTC Β· Site: Pierre.

Public Safety & Travel

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NIFC fire information and official resources β†’

IRWIN ID: {BF18BE90-F1CB-406D-9936-38F9EF0C9D2E}

Discovered: Jul 28, 2026

Cause: Human

Coordinates: 44.5656, -100.84

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Harv Fire burned?

The Harv Fire has burned 60 acres as of August 20, 2026.

Is the Harv Fire contained?

Containment has not been officially reported for the Harv Fire.

What caused the Harv Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Human.

Where is the Harv Fire located?

The Harv Fire is burning in Stanley, SD.

Is the Harv Fire still active?

The Harv Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.

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