Fire Index HIGH Today Across South Dakota
Have you been enjoying the warmer weather? Me too. Getting out each morning and afternoon for a walk or bike ride has become routine again since the weather has taken a turn for the better. But!
Warmer and windy conditions are elevating the fire danger across the state as the Black Hills has seen fires ignite. More than 2,000 acres have burned near Fairburn, South Dakota, according to KOTA. It is reported that the Agate Bed Fire was started by human causes. Another fire in the area was started by sparks from a slash burn pile.