Scouts Spot Fire

Todd County, South Dakota · Wildfire

Active Official numbers updated Sep 12, 2026 (1 day ago)
First reported yesterday
Metric Now
Size
0 acres
Sep 12, 11:00 PM
Containment —
Crew size —
Money spent —

Scouts Spot Fire and other nearby fires

Scouts Spot Fire summary

The Scouts Spot Fire is a wildfire near Todd County, South Dakota. It has burned about under 1 acre. It's a brand-new fire, first reported yesterday.

Size
under 1 acre
Containment
Not yet reported
Discovered
September 12, 2026 (first reported yesterday)
Cause
Undetermined (remarks required)

The size and containment above are current as of Saturday, September 12th at 11:00 p.m. CDT.

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