In hot temperatures and high winds, over 15,000 acres of grassland burn in Mellette County, South Dakota. Now, producers have to figure out the next steps to rebuild fences and feed livestock.
The fire started Thursday (Sept. 12, 2024, 1pm) afternoon and has burned 15,320 acres. The cause of the Power Dam Road Fire ...
Lake Tschida will need to be partially drained in the next few years to repair the leaking and outdated Heart Butte Dam.
The Power Dam Road Fire was being held at the White River early Friday morning, Jones County Emergency Management said in a ...
WHITE RIVER, SD (KELO.com) — Southwestern South Dakota is dealing with another Red Flag, Extreme Fire Danger day with dry ...
The town of Okaton and several ranches located south of the White River were evacuated as a precaution on Thursday afternoon.
The Power Dam Road Fire is affecting much of northwestern Mellette County has also caused damage to 30 plus power poles.
OTHER FIRES: More fires have popped up in the last several hours across western South Dakota, and details are still ...
A large grass fire, named the “Power Dam Road Fire” is currently burning north of White River, South Dakota. The Mission ...
The fire was burning west of U.S. Highway 83, and a wind shift caused the smoke to move over that road due to a cold front. A multi-agency incident management team has been working on the fire. State ...
The Power Dam Road Fire continues to burn in Mellette County, with strong south winds pushing the fire northward.