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Wildfire
Prescribed Fire
Burned Area
Response
Other
On March 13, 2025, at 1510hrs Central time, a fire was reported west of Wakpala, South Dakota, on Standing Rock Indian Reservation. Two structures were damaged. There are BIA and Volunteer Fire Departments on the fire.
There are heavy fuels still smoldering. The Incident Command is concerned about high winds with shifting. There is some moisture in the area, but higher temperatures and winds will evaporate any remaining on the surface.
| Current as of | Tue, 03/18/2025 - 17:09 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Human caused |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | West of Wakpala, SD |
| Incident Commander | Type 4 Incident Command Standing Rock Agency Bureau of Indian Affairs |
| Coordinates |
45° 38' 00.7'' Latitude
-100° 37' 37
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 19 |
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| Size | 350 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 90% |
| Projected Incident Activity |
Mop up and secure fire perimeter with high winds and shifts in the forecast. Patrolling as needed due to drought conditions and rekindling observed on other fires in the Region. |
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| Weather Concerns | Strong winds with shifts forecast for the week. |
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