Duhamel Fire, South Dakota
Agency feeds show the Duhamel Fire burning in South Dakota, United States. Reported size is about 250 acres (101 hectares) and was classified as Uncontained.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 250 acres (101 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
44.4370, -102.2698
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Duhamel Fire burning in South Dakota, United States. Reported size is about 250 acres (101 hectares) and was classified as Uncontained.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 31 hours ago. Local observations show temperatures around 19°C, west winds of approximately 11 km/h.
The fire is near Pedro (12.1 km E), Dalzell (14.5 km SW), Creighton (20.8 km S), Plainview (20.5 km NE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 98 km.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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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Pedro
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Dalzell
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Creighton
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Plainview
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White Owl
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Boneita Springs
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in South Dakota (currently ranked #6 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Pedro at 7.5 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Duhamel |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-SDGPC-260761 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | South Dakota |
| Location | Pennington |
| Latitude | 44.43701 |
| Longitude | -102.26984 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 4:50 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 250 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Pedro (7.5 mi E), Dalzell (9 mi SW), Creighton (13 mi S), Plainview (13 mi NE), White Owl (13 mi NW), Boneita Springs (14 mi W) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 29, 2026, 11:38 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Duhamel Fire is currently reported at approximately 250 acres (101 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Duhamel Fire is located in South Dakota, United States at approximately 44.4370, -102.2698. Nearby towns include Pedro (12.1 km E), Dalzell (14.5 km SW), Creighton (20.8 km S), Plainview (20.5 km NE).
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 Pedro (7.5 mi E), Dalzell (9 mi SW), Creighton (13 mi S), Plainview (13 mi NE), White Owl (13 mi NW), Boneita Springs (14 mi W).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 67°F, 90% humidity, 7 mph from the w.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 31 hours ago).