Rock Creek Fire, South Dakota
The Rock Creek Fire is an active wildfire burning in South Dakota, United States. It has burned approximately 254 acres (103 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 254 acres (103 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
45.8763, -100.9972
Current Situation
The Rock Creek Fire is an active wildfire burning in South Dakota, United States. It has burned approximately 254 acres (103 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 32 minutes ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 74 km.
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Agency-reported size for Rock Creek Fire, South Dakota · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
Current Conditions
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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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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in South Dakota (currently ranked #4 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 9 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Rock Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-NDSRA-000086 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | South Dakota |
| Location | Corson |
| Latitude | 45.87633 |
| Longitude | -100.99720 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 8:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 254 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 20, 2026, 11:44 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Rock Creek Fire is currently reported at approximately 254 acres (103 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Rock Creek Fire is located in South Dakota, United States at approximately 45.8763, -100.9972.
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 2026-07-20.
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 32 minutes ago).