Bauman Fire 2026

Started: Apr 23 3,178 acre 100% contained Wildfire

Bauman Fire is the 2nd-largest wildfire this season in South Dakota, burning 13 miles south of Kadoka.

109 Days Active
2nd By Size 2nd-largest wildfire this season in South Dakota
13 mi S From Kadoka to the fire perimeter
3,178 Acres 3.8x the size of Central Park 61% the size of JFK Airport
100%
Contained
48 Personnel $300K spent $94/acre

Bauman Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Bauman Fire Fire Growth History
Bauman Fire Containment History

Fires near Bauman Fire

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Places Near Bauman Fire

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