The Potato Creek wildfire in Jackson County, South Dakota, is currently 100% contained, with a total of 11031 acres burned.
Official source description: 13 Miles NE from Kyle, SD
Minimal; Smoldering; Single Tree Torching
No preparedness advice available as the fire is currently contained.
IRWIN ID: {DDBD3FEE-02CB-43E5-B9A9-4B62C9F6F3BA}
Discovered: Jul 27, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BIA
Est. Cost to Date: $500,000
Coordinates: 43.5634, -102.073
The Potato Creek Fire has burned 11,031 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the Potato Creek Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Potato Creek Fire is burning in Jackson, SD.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Potato Creek Fire remains active.
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