Wildfire | Grassfire | Forest Fire

It’s always hectic when the Sturgis Rally rolls around. With extra calls bringing in extra hands every single year, it’s an opportunity to get everyone on the same page in training.

Darren Clabo, Ph.D., is our state fire meteorologist. He discusses which areas of the state could burn amidst rising temperatures and dry conditions.

Volunteer firefighters are people prepared to run into a burning building and save your life – all without getting paid. However, the gear they wear and the water they use all has to come from somewhere – and the state wants to help their bosses make ends meet.

As smoke from Canadian wildfires blanket the country – particularly the Northeast – fire departments sharing resources is as important as ever.

Darren Clabo, Ph.D., makes his predictions for this summer's wildfire season.

With springtime here, fire departments are beginning some spring cleaning their own. In Rapid City, the local fire department is taking some preventative steps right downtown with wildfire season near.

A fiery propane explosion prompted evacuations in a Huron neighborhood.

The Fish Fire south of Sundance, Wyoming, was 96 percent contained as of Monday morning. The Wyoming State Type 3 Incident Management Team also took control of containing the blaze.

The Fish Fire south of Sundance, Wyoming, has stopped growing for the time as containment increases to 44 percent. Evacuated residents have begun returning to their homes.

The Casino Fire near Oglala, South Dakota, has burned over 12,500 acres and was 50% contained as of Thursday.