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South Dakota Wildfire Intelligence

Reported U.S. incident locations, containment, and automated summaries for South Dakota.

Tracked incidents are at least 10 acres, have no reported fire-out date, and have source updates within 14 days. Containment does not confirm extinguishment.

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Air Quality Near Active Fires in South Dakota

Air quality data from AirNow.gov (EPA), regional observations near each fire's location.

Find Wildfires by County

Search by fire name or county to jump straight to a specific incident in South Dakota.

Active Wildfires by County in South Dakota

Understanding Wildfires in South Dakota

So far, 1 active wildfire has been recorded burning a combined 60 acres in South Dakota, based on official NIFC data.

The largest currently active fire in South Dakota is the Harv Fire in Stanley County, at 60 acres and Containment not reported.

Right now, active fires span 1 county in South Dakota: Stanley. Use the county filter above or the search box to jump straight to your area.

Containment refers to the percentage of a fire's perimeter that firefighters have secured with control lines, not how much of the fire is extinguished. Read more about containment strategy in our glossary.

Want to know your own area's wildfire exposure? Try our Wildfire Risk Assessment tool →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many active wildfires are in South Dakota right now?

There is currently 1 active wildfire reported in South Dakota, covering a combined 60 acres.

What is the largest active wildfire in South Dakota?

The largest currently active wildfire in South Dakota is the Harv Fire at 60 acres, Containment not reported.

Which counties in South Dakota have active wildfires?

Active wildfires are currently reported across 1 county in South Dakota: Stanley.

How do I find wildfires in a specific South Dakota county?

Use the search box above or the county buttons under "Active Wildfires by County" to filter this page down to a single county. Every incident card also shows which county it's burning in.

How often is this data updated?

Active fire data is pulled from NIFC every 20 minutes. AI-generated summaries are refreshed in batches after recorded incident changes and may lag behind the latest figures.

Where does this data come from?

Incident data comes from NIFC's WFIGS feed. AI summaries are automated interpretations of that data and may contain errors; verify important details with the responsible agency.

How can I see wildfires in other states?

Visit the national dashboard or use Search to filter by any state.

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