Shack 26 Fire, South Dakota
This archive page covers the Shack 26 Fire in South Dakota, United States. Last known size: less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
45.0065, -101.2268
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Shack 26 Fire in South Dakota, United States. Last known size: less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 5 days ago.
The fire is near North Eagle Butte (0.6 km SW), Eagle Butte (0.7 km SW), Dupree (29.8 km W), Timber Lake (48.5 km N).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 38 km.
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Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
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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North Eagle Butte
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Eagle Butte
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Dupree
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Timber Lake
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Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: North Eagle Butte at 0.4 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 9 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Shack 26 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-SDCRA-000084 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | South Dakota |
| Location | Dewey |
| Latitude | 45.00649 |
| Longitude | -101.22675 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 2:00 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Nearby towns | North Eagle Butte (0.4 mi SW), Eagle Butte (0.4 mi SW), Dupree (19 mi W), Timber Lake (30 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 21, 2026, 4:30 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Shack 26 Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Shack 26 Fire is located in South Dakota, United States at approximately 45.0065, -101.2268. Nearby towns include North Eagle Butte (0.6 km SW), Eagle Butte (0.7 km SW), Dupree (29.8 km W), Timber Lake (48.5 km N).
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 2026-07-21.
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 North Eagle Butte (0.4 mi SW), Eagle Butte (0.4 mi SW), Dupree (19 mi W), Timber Lake (30 mi N).
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 no longer in the live active feed (last update 5 days ago).