Dry Ditch Fire 4 Fire, Wisconsin
Dry Ditch Fire 4 burned in Wisconsin, United States, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed 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
45.1035, -88.1420
Current Situation
Dry Ditch Fire 4 burned in Wisconsin, United States, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Uncontained.
The fire was last updated 6 days ago by agency reporting systems.
Settlements in the area include Oconto Falls (25.5 km S), Gillett (27.1 km SW), Peshtigo (31.3 km E), Oconto (32.5 km SE).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 26 km.
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Environment
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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 Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Oconto Falls
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Gillett
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Peshtigo
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Oconto
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Legend Lake
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Keshena
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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).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 10 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Dry Ditch Fire 4 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-WIWIS-FIRE125180 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Wisconsin |
| Location | Oconto |
| Latitude | 45.10347 |
| Longitude | -88.14198 |
| Last Updated | Jul 23, 2026, 1:56 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Nearby towns | Oconto Falls (16 mi S), Gillett (17 mi SW), Peshtigo (19 mi E), Oconto (20 mi SE), Legend Lake (25 mi SW), Keshena (28 mi SW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 19, 2026, 9:55 AM 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 Dry Ditch Fire 4 Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Dry Ditch Fire 4 Fire is located in Wisconsin, United States at approximately 45.1035, -88.1420. Nearby towns include Oconto Falls (25.5 km S), Gillett (27.1 km SW), Peshtigo (31.3 km E), Oconto (32.5 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 2026-07-19.
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 Oconto Falls (16 mi S), Gillett (17 mi SW), Peshtigo (19 mi E), Oconto (20 mi SE), Legend Lake (25 mi SW), Keshena (28 mi SW).
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 6 days ago).