2026 South Dakota wildfires
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The 2026 South Dakota wildfires are a series of active wildfires currently ongoing in South Dakota.
While "fire season" varies every year in South Dakota, most wildfires occur between February and April and June and August. However, there is an increasing fire danger year-round. Fire conditions can be exacerbated by drought, strong winds, and vegetation growth. Climate change is leading to increased temperatures, lower humidity levels, and drought conditions are happening more often. Additionally, warmer temperatures and less precipitation can result in less snowmelt, further contributing to bad wildfire conditions. The previous winter (2025-2026) was one of the warmest and driest on record in South Dakota, increasing the risk of wildfires.[1][2]
List of wildfires
The following is a list of fires that burned more than 1,000 acres (400 ha), produced significant structural damage, or resulted in casualties.
| Name | County | Acres | Start date | Containment date | Notes | Ref. |
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| Qury | Custer | 9,168 | March 12 | 95% |
Caused evacuations for Custer. Approximately 10 properties were affected with structures being either damaged or destroyed. | [3][4] |
| 79 | Custer | 5,408 | April 11 | April 14 | [5] | |
| Unknown | Sully | 2,000 | April 22 | 0% |
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| Taber Rec | Bon Homme | 4,000 | April 22 | 20% |
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| Bauman | Jackson | 1,000 | April 22 | 5% |
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References
- ↑ Lim, Katrina (December 12, 2018). "A look back at the Legion Lake Fire one year later". KEVN. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ↑ "SD fire slows, but toll includes tanker crash". The Denver Post. Associated Press. July 2, 2012. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ↑ "Qury Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
- ↑ Tupper, Seth (March 15, 2026). "Wildfire near Custer damages 10 properties, authorities say". South Dakota Searchlight. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
- ↑ "79 Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Vegetation Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Taber Rec Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Bauman Fire Map". Watch Duty. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
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