South Median Fire, Wisconsin
South Median 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, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
43.4249, -89.4782
Current Situation
South Median 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 49 seconds ago. Conditions near the incident include temperatures around 31°C and southwest winds of approximately 10 km/h.
The fire is near Poynette (7.2 km SE), Lake Wisconsin (9.7 km SW), Portage (12.8 km N), Lodi (12.9 km S).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 66 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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Poynette
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Lake Wisconsin
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Portage
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Lodi
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Pardeeville
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Dane
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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: Poynette at 4.5 mi).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
- Weather conditions currently support continued fire activity (fire weather rating: High).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | South Median |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-WIWIS-FIRE125230 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Wisconsin |
| Location | Columbia |
| Latitude | 43.42491 |
| Longitude | -89.47816 |
| Last Updated | Jul 30, 2026, 2:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Nearby towns | Poynette (4.5 mi SE), Lake Wisconsin (6 mi SW), Portage (8 mi N), Lodi (8 mi S), Pardeeville (12 mi NE), Dane (12 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 28, 2026, 10:00 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The South Median Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The South Median Fire is located in Wisconsin, United States at approximately 43.4249, -89.4782. Nearby towns include Poynette (7.2 km SE), Lake Wisconsin (9.7 km SW), Portage (12.8 km N), Lodi (12.9 km S).
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 2026-07-29.
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 Poynette (4.5 mi SE), Lake Wisconsin (6 mi SW), Portage (8 mi N), Lodi (8 mi S), Pardeeville (12 mi NE), Dane (12 mi S).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 88°F, 33% humidity, 6 mph from the sw.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 49 seconds ago).