Gilbert Fire (South Dakota)
Started on Sep 13, 2026.
United States todayLiveSatellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Harding County
- Cause
- Human
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
Burning across private land in Harding, South Dakota, the active Gilbert Fire has grown to 300 acres since it started on September 13, 2026. The fire is situated within a region where the typical fire season runs from June to October.
This incident unfolds during a broader national fire year in which 3,216,670 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that sits 41% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in South Dakota for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 211 acres — about 0.9 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 3,216,670 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 41% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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