Alice Fire
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45.8580, -103.5330
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Agency-reported size for Alice Fire · 3 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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Status: Uncontained
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Size reported at approximately 100 acres (40.5 ha)
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Uncontained · 100 ac · US-SD · NIFC
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Size reported at approximately 500 acres (202 ha)
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Status: Active
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Containment reported at 20%
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in South Dakota (currently ranked #2 among tracked incidents in this area).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Alice |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTMCD-000565 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | South Dakota |
| Location | Harding |
| Latitude | 45.85796 |
| Longitude | -103.53304 |
| Last Updated | Jul 26, 2026, 11:23 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Active |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 500 ac |
| Containment % | 20% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 22 |
| Estimated cost | $300,000 |
| Fuel | Short Grass (1 foot) |
| Complexity | Type 4 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 26, 2026, 12:29 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
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What is the current size of this fire?
The Alice Fire is currently reported at approximately 500 acres (202 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Alice Fire is located in South Dakota, United States at approximately 45.8580, -103.5330.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 20% (status: Active).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-26.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 8 seconds ago).