138 Mile marker 5 Fire, Wisconsin
138 Mile marker 5 is a wildfire currently listed in Wisconsin, United States, with an estimated burned area of less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
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Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
44.2408, -89.5242
Current Situation
138 Mile marker 5 is a wildfire currently listed in Wisconsin, United States, with an estimated burned area of less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
The fire was last updated 38 minutes ago by agency reporting systems. Conditions near the incident include temperatures around 25°C and southwest winds of approximately 9 km/h.
Nearby communities include Rome (22.8 km W), Lake Wazeecha (23.5 km NW), Plover (24 km N), Wautoma (26.4 km SE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 30 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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Rome
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Lake Wazeecha
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Plover
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Wautoma
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Wisconsin Rapids
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Whiting
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Wisconsin (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Rome at 14 mi).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 13 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | 138 Mile marker 5 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-WIWIS-FIRE125169 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Wisconsin |
| Location | Waushara |
| Latitude | 44.24082 |
| Longitude | -89.52416 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 6:03 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Nearby towns | Rome (14 mi W), Lake Wazeecha (15 mi NW), Plover (15 mi N), Wautoma (16 mi SE), Wisconsin Rapids (18 mi NW), Whiting (18 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 16, 2026, 5:11 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The 138 Mile marker 5 Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The 138 Mile marker 5 Fire is located in Wisconsin, United States at approximately 44.2408, -89.5242. Nearby towns include Rome (22.8 km W), Lake Wazeecha (23.5 km NW), Plover (24 km N), Wautoma (26.4 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 2026-07-17.
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 Rome (14 mi W), Lake Wazeecha (15 mi NW), Plover (15 mi N), Wautoma (16 mi SE), Wisconsin Rapids (18 mi NW), Whiting (18 mi N).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 76°F, 48% humidity, 5 mph from the sw.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 38 minutes ago).