Iron Fire, South Dakota
Agency feeds show the Iron Fire burning in South Dakota, United States. Reported size is about less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
43.7833, -103.3498
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Iron Fire burning in South Dakota, United States. Reported size is about less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
The fire was last updated 49 minutes ago by agency reporting systems. Local observations show temperatures around 30°C, northeast winds of approximately 15 km/h.
Nearby communities include Custer (20.1 km W), Colonial Pine Hills (25.1 km N), Rapid City (34.4 km N), Rapid Valley (35.1 km NE).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 117 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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Custer
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Colonial Pine Hills
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Rapid City
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Rapid Valley
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Hot Springs
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Blackhawk
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in South Dakota (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Custer at 12 mi).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Iron |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-SDSDS-260720 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | South Dakota |
| Location | Custer |
| Latitude | 43.78331 |
| Longitude | -103.34979 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 8:31 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Nearby towns | Custer (12 mi W), Colonial Pine Hills (16 mi N), Rapid City (21 mi N), Rapid Valley (22 mi NE), Hot Springs (25 mi S), Blackhawk (25 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 26, 2026, 6:45 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Iron Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Iron Fire is located in South Dakota, United States at approximately 43.7833, -103.3498. Nearby towns include Custer (20.1 km W), Colonial Pine Hills (25.1 km N), Rapid City (34.4 km N), Rapid Valley (35.1 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 2026-07-27.
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 Custer (12 mi W), Colonial Pine Hills (16 mi N), Rapid City (21 mi N), Rapid Valley (22 mi NE), Hot Springs (25 mi S), Blackhawk (25 mi N).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 85°F, 42% humidity, 10 mph from the ne.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 49 minutes ago).