Ash Creek Fire, South Dakota
The Ash Creek Fire is an active wildfire burning in South Dakota, United States. It has burned approximately 15 acres (6 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 15 acres (6.1 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
45.8404, -100.8126
Current Situation
The Ash Creek Fire is an active wildfire burning in South Dakota, United States. It has burned approximately 15 acres (6 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 30 hours ago.
The fire is near Fort Yates (30.8 km NE), Mobridge (45 km SE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 69 km.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Fort Yates
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Mobridge
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in South Dakota (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Ash Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-NDSRA-000111 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | South Dakota |
| Location | Corson |
| Latitude | 45.84038 |
| Longitude | -100.81255 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 2:51 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 15 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Fort Yates (19 mi NE), Mobridge (28 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 29, 2026, 12:30 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Ash Creek Fire is currently reported at approximately 15 acres (6 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Ash Creek Fire is located in South Dakota, United States at approximately 45.8404, -100.8126. Nearby towns include Fort Yates (30.8 km NE), Mobridge (45 km SE).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-29.
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?
Nearby settlements include Fort Yates (19 mi NE), Mobridge (28 mi SE).
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 30 hours ago).