Burn Permits are issued from October 1st thru April 1st each
winter. Weather and snow cover determines if permits are
being issued. Click here for
more information on burn permits and burning regulations.
Wildfire has been key in the history of South
Dakota. The State has been working with other agencies in
the area to collect fire history data.
Photo Gallery
- Coming Soon!
Photos from fires in
the State of South Dakota.
Governors East River Severity
Due to the drought that is affecting most of South Dakota,
Governor Rounds created the Governors East River Severity (GERS)
in 2006. With the
Governor's Drought Task Force the GERS works to provide
assistance to Fire Department's and Communities effected by
wildland fires.