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The SD Department of Public Safety has provided an update to the Qury fire burning near the Custer area. Friday, firefighters ...

Two crews of firefighters from the Denver metro area left Friday to help with containment efforts on a large wildfire in South Dakota.

The City of Brookings has invited the community to public discussions regarding the future of the Dacotah Bank Center on Wednesday.

An infrared flight over the fire is expected Saturday, providing more accurate acreage and areas burned. The fire is ...

"Today, their emphasis is still to get those homes secured," the fire incident commander said while discussing the wildfire with the Journal and other media near Custer.

A fast-moving wildfire in Custer County, South Dakota, has forced evacuations and road closures. Here's how people from all over have responded to the Qury Fire.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen declared a State of Emergency in seven counties following a wildfire outbreak that began on March 12, 2026, and which is ongoing as of press time. Gov. Pillen declared a ...

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen declared a state of Emergency in seven counties following a wildfire outbreak that began on March 12, 2026, and which is ongoing as of press time. The counties included in ...

Multiple fires burn across South Dakota as high winds slam state A wildfire southeast of Custer in South Dakota’s Black Hills grew Friday afternoon as high winds fueled fires and heavy smoke across ...

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