Wildfire in Sully, South Dakota

Wildfire April 22, 2026 · Sully, South Dakota

What the National Weather Service wrote

A wildfire was detected at 4:06 CST and by 4:48 had spread to approximately 2000 acres. The fire and suppression efforts lead to the closure of 185th Street. Containment and mop up was achieved by 6:59 CST.

The wider storm

Abnormally dry conditions during March and April set the stage for dry fuels, which ignited under 90 degree heat and very low afternoon humidity. A wildfire was detected at 4:06 CST and by 4:48 had spread to approximately 2000 acres. The fire and suppression efforts lead to the closure of 185th Street. Containment and mop up was achieved by 6:59 CST.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1319970. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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