Potato Creek Fire

Active

Jackson County, South Dakota · Discovered July 27, 2026

10,944 acres
Size
100%
Contained
-
24h growth
32
Personnel

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 23 hours ago · Perimeter mapped 23 hours ago (NIFC WFIGS)

Current situation

Potato Creek Fire

Fully contained
Wind
7 mph W
Air quality · Moderate
AQI 59

The Potato Creek Fire fire has burned 10,944 acres in Jackson County, South Dakota. Crews have fully contained the fire. Wind at the fire is blowing 7 mph toward the W, with gusts to 7 mph. Air quality near the fire is moderate (AQI 59). 32 personnel are assigned to the incident.

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