Potato Creek Fire 2026

Started: Jul 27 10,944 acre 100% contained Wildfire

Potato Creek Fire is the largest wildfire this season in South Dakota, burning 9 miles north of Kyle.

44 Days Active
#1 By Size Largest wildfire this season in South Dakota
9 mi N From Kyle to the fire perimeter
10,944 Acres 13.0x the size of Central Park 2.1x the size of JFK Airport
100%
Contained +10% since previous report
32 Personnel $500K spent $46/acre

Potato Creek Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Potato Creek Fire Fire Growth History
Potato Creek Fire Containment History

Fires near Potato Creek Fire

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Started: Sep 12 0 acre
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Started: Sep 8 665 acre 100% contained
🔥 Van Meter Fire 2026
Started: Sep 8 1,091 acre 100% contained
🔥 Toksa 15 Fire 2026
Started: Sep 6 1 acre

Places Near Potato Creek Fire

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