South Dakota Fires
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Low fire danger statewide with active fire in Harding County
Wildfire activity across South Dakota remains low, with favorable weather and moist surface fuels keeping grassland fire danger subdued in most regions. The Gilbert Fire in Harding County is currently the only notable active blaze in the state. Localized dry pockets persist in eastern South Dakota, where county-level burning restrictions remain active.
Key Fires
- Gilbert Fire — The fire continues to burn in Harding County with no reported threats to structures or evacuation orders in place. Firefighters face increasing winds over the weekend before cooler weather and rain chances arrive.
Conditions and Outlook
No red flag warnings or fire-weather watches are in effect across South Dakota. Warm, dry, and gusty conditions will develop across the western plains over the weekend, while eastern areas stay relatively moist. A cooling trend accompanied by widespread chances for precipitation is expected to move in early next week.
Burn Bans and Land Management
Brookings County maintains an open burning ban under Resolution 26-30 due to ongoing dry conditions.
What Residents Should Do
- Adhere to open burning restrictions in Brookings County.
- Avoid parking or driving vehicles over tall, dry grass to prevent accidental ignitions.