Bluffton Rd Fire, Wisconsin
Bluffton Rd is a wildfire currently listed in Wisconsin, United States, with an estimated burned area of less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
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Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
43.8838, -88.9496
Current Situation
Bluffton Rd is a wildfire currently listed in Wisconsin, United States, with an estimated burned area of less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 30 minutes ago.
The fire is near Green Lake (4.5 km S), Berlin (9.4 km N), Ripon (10.2 km SE), Princeton (14.3 km W).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 62 km.
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Environment
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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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Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Green Lake
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Berlin
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Ripon
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Princeton
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Markesan
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Redgranite
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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: Green Lake at 2.8 mi).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 6 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Bluffton Rd |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-WIWIS-FIRE125195 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Wisconsin |
| Location | Green Lake |
| Latitude | 43.88380 |
| Longitude | -88.94957 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 8:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Nearby towns | Green Lake (2.8 mi S), Berlin (5.8 mi N), Ripon (6.3 mi SE), Princeton (8.9 mi W), Markesan (12 mi S), Redgranite (13 mi NW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 23, 2026, 10:15 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Bluffton Rd Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Bluffton Rd Fire is located in Wisconsin, United States at approximately 43.8838, -88.9496. Nearby towns include Green Lake (4.5 km S), Berlin (9.4 km N), Ripon (10.2 km SE), Princeton (14.3 km W).
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 2026-07-23.
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 Green Lake (2.8 mi S), Berlin (5.8 mi N), Ripon (6.3 mi SE), Princeton (8.9 mi W), Markesan (12 mi S), Redgranite (13 mi NW).
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 30 minutes ago).