South Fork Fire — Live Updates
39,696 acres burning in Sioux County, NE · 100% contained. Live NIFC map, evacuation orders, and free alerts.
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Conditions at the fire: 83°F · 24% RH · wind SE 12 mph (gusts 23) · 3-day outlook: highs 86°F, RH to 15%, gusts to 51 mph · NWS
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IgnitedJune 9, 2026
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South Fork Fire — daily report
The South Fork Fire in Sioux County, Nebraska, has reached full containment after burning 39,696 acres since its discovery on June 9. The fire, classified as natural in origin, spread across short grass fuels averaging one foot in height—conditions that sustained rapid early growth across the open terrain. A Type 3 Incident Commander has overseen the suppression effort with a personnel assignment of 61 firefighters and support staff.
With containment now at 100 percent, active suppression is complete and crews have secured the full perimeter. The fire consumed resources totaling an estimated $12,470,000 through June 29. The short grass fuel type, once dried, allowed the fire to move quickly across the landscape, but the combined effort halted further expansion and prevented any breach of the established containment line.
The South Fork Fire is now under control. Follow all local authority and official orders for any remaining advisories or area access restrictions.
Generated automatically from official National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) WFIGS feed and National Weather Service data, refreshed throughout the day. Awareness only — figures lag real conditions. For evacuations, follow your local authorities and call 911.
Live community reports
Official feeds only track large incidents. This is the ground truth — neighbors near the South Fork Fire sharing road conditions, shelter, smoke, and evacuation updates as they happen.
Unverified. For evacuation orders, always follow your local fire authority, Watch Duty & 911 — never act on a community report alone.
Community reports are not moderated in real time. Always verify evacuation info with official sources. Posts are shown for 30 days.
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Reminder: this is an educational model centered on the South Fork Fire's reported location. Modeled spread times, directions, and ember reach are illustrative ranges only — actual fire behavior depends on fuels, moisture, terrain, structures, and suppression that change constantly. Do not rely on it for any safety or evacuation decision. The live fire location is on the official map above; for real-time information and evacuation orders, follow Watch Duty and local authorities — call 911 in an emergency.
Fire details
Initial location (point of origin)
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42.65917, -103.63833
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42° 39.550' N 103° 38.300' W
Degrees minutes seconds
42° 39' 33.00" N 103° 38' 18.00" W
- Discovered
- June 9, 2026
- Cause
- Natural
- Primary fuel
- Short Grass (1 foot)
- Managing organization
- Type 3 IC
- Personnel assigned
- 61
- Estimated cost to date
- $12.5M
- Protecting unit
- NENBF
- Landowner
- Private
- Incident ID (IRWIN)
- 2026-NENBF-260530
12 Miles W from Crawford, NE
Details from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC/IRWIN), updated as crews report. Blank fields haven’t been reported for this incident yet.
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South Fork Fire FAQ
How big is the South Fork Fire?
As of the latest NIFC report, the South Fork Fire has burned 39,696 acres and is 100% contained in Sioux County, NE. Size and containment change quickly — this page refreshes from the official feed.
Is the South Fork Fire contained?
The South Fork Fire is reported at 100% containment. Containment is the percentage of the fire’s perimeter that crews have secured — not how much has burned. Follow your local authority for evacuation status.
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Social — live posts about the South Fork Fire
Live · public postsSee what people near the South Fork Fire are posting in real time under #SouthForkFire. These are unverified public posts — useful for on-the-ground color, but they are not official. For orders and confirmed information, follow your county authorities and the sources above.
Awareness only — social posts can be inaccurate, out of date, or misattributed. Never make a safety or evacuation decision from a post alone; follow official orders and call 911 in an emergency.