Four Corners Fire (South Dakota)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Stanley County
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
Burning across private land in Stanley County, South Dakota, the active Four Corners Fire has reached 300 acres since igniting on September 8, 2026. The blaze unfolds within a regional fire season that typically spans from June to October.
This incident develops against a broader backdrop across the country, where 3,188,211 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 42% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in South Dakota for less than a day. In total it burned about 300 acres — around 1.2 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in United States
Across United States, roughly 3,188,211 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 42% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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