Van Meter Fire
Active
Jones County, South Dakota · Discovered September 8, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 22 hours ago
Van Meter Fire
The Van Meter Fire fire has burned 1,091 acres in Jones County, South Dakota. Crews have fully contained the fire. It has shown no measurable growth in the last 24 hours. Air quality near the fire is good (AQI 13). 74 personnel are assigned to the incident.
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026, 10:01:33 PM | 1,091 acres | 100% |
| 9/9/2026, 12:31:28 AM | 1,091 acres | - |
| 9/8/2026, 9:31:27 PM | 300 acres | - |
| 9/8/2026, 9:16:27 PM | 0.1 acres | - |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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