Custer County Fire, wildfire A congregation in Watertown remains resilient in the aftermath of a fire that broke out in their church nearly one year ago. BROKEN BOW – Fire crews are making significant progress in controlling the wildfires in Custer County, according to a release made available Friday night (February 28). A fast moving grass fire burning in eastern Custer County, South Dakota has grown to about 6,000 acres and is 40% contained, according to reports Saturday, April 11, 2026. Growth of the Bench Lake Fire slowed markedly over the last week as hundreds of firefighting personnel descended on the blaze. Contact Us Fire Chief Jim Lyon II Cell Phone: (605) 430-3036 616 Crook St. Alongside the Power Plant, there BROKEN BOW, Neb. Burn Permits are available to the public by stopping by the CusterCounty Firefighters, Miles City. It started Monday around Broken Bow and now consists of three Custer County fire departments received a much-needed break overnight as neighboring departments took over monitoring duties to maintain safety and RAPID CITY, S. A wildfire in Custer County, Nebraska, burned approximately 2800 acres on December 19, 2024. Firefighters were intially dispatched to property owned by 2,241 Miles City Montana Custer County Evacuation Order jobs available on Indeed. state of Idaho. The fire was located in both grass and timber with structures in the area. USFS says the fire, which has been named the Jones Two firefighters have been injured as firefighters from Custer County and beyond have fought eight wildfires since Monday afternoon. That’s according to information shared at a 1:30 press release today Friday, Dec. The Buttermilk fire in southern Colorado has grown to 58 acres, forcing evacuations for people living north of Westcliffe in Custer County, sheriff’s officials said Wednesday. Friday, (CUSTER COUNTY, Colo. Custer County is a rural mountain county in the center of the U. The Custer County Stay updated with the latest Custer, SD local news, trending, crime map, sports, celebrity updates, stock market trends, and more. Strong winds “exacerbated” Fire departments in Custer County will receive a much-needed break overnight as neighboring departments take over monitoring duties to maintain safety and control. Forest Service officials gave the Journal an up-close look at the containment efforts for the Qury fire near Custer. (SOUTH DAKOTA SEARCHLIGHT) - A wildfire that’s grown to more than 11 square miles near the city of Custer in South Dakota’s Black Hills had not caused any injuries as of Saturday night but had Multiple wildfires began burning Thursday (March 12, 2026) in the Custer County area, prompting road closures and evacuations as firefighters See all active fires near Custer, SD. CUSTER, SD (KELO) — We have an update to a wildfire that was burning in the southern Black Hills we first told you about on Friday. One fatality was reported due to a UTV accident - The Round Valley Road fire is approximately 35 percent contained. 6,214 likes · 804 talking about this · 14 were here. (KSNB) - Governor Jim Pillen has declared a State of Emergency for fires burning in Custer and Dawes counties since earlier this week. Custer, SD custervfd@goldenwest. Jim Pillen has declared a state of emergency for the Custer Complex Fire. com. 8 Custer County South Dakota Emergency Management Apr 6 If you have additional questions, you can attend the May 4th Fire Opt Out Meeting at the Custer County Library Custer 8 Custer County South Dakota Emergency Management Apr 6 If you have additional questions, you can attend the May 4th Fire Opt Out Meeting at the Custer County Library Custer So after lots of discussion, we are going to change the name of this page to Custer County Emergency Operations Center. 20. In an update, The 79 Fire was first reported around 11 a. 27, 2025 - BROKEN BOW, NEB. The fire is located on the north A fast moving grass fire burning in eastern Custer County, South Dakota has grown to about 6,000 acres and is 40% contained, according to reports Saturday, April 11, 2026. View the 5-day fire risk forecast and track active wildfires on our live map, including their distance from you, acreage, and wind A fast moving grass fire burning in eastern Custer County, South Dakota has grown to about 6,000 acres and is 40% contained, according to reports Saturday, April 11, 2026. Authorities said the fire Today's Top Stories: Wildfire prompts evacuations near Moon Creek area, Community rallies to help fire-damaged Makoshika State Park, Laurel Fire crews are battling a small wildfire on the Fremont and Custer County line, near Grape Creek, southwest of Cañon City. Control lines continue to hold through critical fire More than 150 firefighters have been actively battling the Custer County Complex Fire at its peak, working tirelessly to contain Custer County Emergency Management said the fire started Thursday around 3:38 p. (KELO) — The 79 fire is 60% contained as of Sunday night. The full briefing can be viewed in the video player above. The blaze was classified as the East Table Fire by CUSTER COUNTY, SD (KELO) — Governor Larry Rhoden has declared a state of emergency in parts of southwest South Dakota, where a large grass fire has been burning since Custer County Scanner Frequencies (SD) Scanner frequencies for Custer County SD Have an update or correction ? Please mention it on our Forums Click here to see FCC frequency listings for Custer Fire officials say a Type 3 Incident Management Team is now in place for the fire, which is located approximately 1-2 miles southeast of Custer, SD. Forest Service says approximately 50 to 100 acres have SEARCHED FOR: CUSTER COUNTY NEBRASKA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FIRE SAFETY GUIDANCE London Jewish community ambulances set ablaze in suspected antisemitic FEB. Officials estimate the A wildfire that’s grown to more than 11 square miles near the city of Custer in South Dakota’s Black Hills had not caused any injuries as of Saturday 8 Custer County South Dakota Emergency Management Apr 6 If you have additional questions, you can attend the May 4th Fire Opt Out Meeting at the Custer County Library Custer An evacuation has been issued for residents near a wildfire burning in Custer County, which currently sits at 65 acres as of Thursday afternoon. D. Apply to Telecommunicator, Dispatcher, Police Dispatcher and more! Department Directory Site Index STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTION IN EFFECT — Stay Updated on Fire Safety Learn more STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTION IN EFFECT — Stay Updated on State of emergency declared for Custer Co. CUSTER, S. (KELO) — A wildland fire was reported in Custer County Friday afternoon. Officials established a temporary flight restriction near the Qury Fire, warning drone pilots and the public to avoid the area during firefighting operations. This page is to keep the everyone informed of what the A fire roughly 30 miles southwest of Miles City prompted a since lifted evacuation notice, adding to a very busy week for Custer County firefighters. S. Custer County fire departments continue to contain a fire that burned 900 acres of land. From historic Westcliffe to the The 8,000-plus acre Qury Wildfire continues to burn near the community of Custer. Fire crews have been on the scene of the fire CUSTER COUNTY, CO — Crews are actively responding to a wildfire in Custer County, Colorado Wednesday evening. (CUSTER COUNTY, Colo. According to a release, the Custer County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an accident that occurred during the fire. (KOTA) -The Qury Fire has burned 9,161 acres in Custer County with containment at 44 percent, officials said. 🌬️ Please help keep LINCOLN, Neb. Evacuations have been ordered in Custer State Park, along with roads and trails as the Qury Fire burns and firefighters battle the wildfire. just north of Broken Bow. Sunday has grown to an estimated 30 acres in size, near the Custer County Airport. Officials estimate the The Custer County Sheriff’s Office said the airspace near the fire is closed. The U. CUSTER COUNTY - In the early afternoon on Monday, grass fire calls began coming in from several locations across the KCNI/KBBN listening area in Custer County. ) — The Buttermilk Fire burning off CR 182 in Custer County has grown to 58 acres, according to the Custer County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). We are reaching out to our community for support in recognizing National Public SIOUX FALLS, S. STURGIS, S. Monday, firefighters had contained three fires in Custer County and were still battling three others. Boats and swimmers on Isabel Lake are not allowed, and the USFS road The Volunteer Fire Departments, Custer Search and Rescue, Custer County Emergency Management, and Custer County Sheriff’s Office for their The Volunteer Fire Departments, Custer Search and Rescue, Custer County Emergency Management, and Custer County Sheriff’s Office for their The Volunteer Fire Departments, Custer Search and Rescue, Custer County Emergency Management, and Custer County Sheriff’s Office for their continued support with Fire crews continue battling a wildfire scorching an area in Custer County, which has burned 560 acres and resulted in the loss of several structures, but have made significant progress as of Friday. MERNA — An new wildfire broke out in Custer County near Merna, while the leg of a previous fire rekindled on Tuesday, Feb. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,275, [1] making it the fifth-least populous The Buttermilk Fire burning in Custer County is 75% contained, has grown to 80 acres, and a possible cause has been determined, according to the latest update on Thursday, March 19. The Custer County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said evacuations have been lifted as the Buttermilk Fire reaches 95% containment. A structure burns in Custer County, (Broken Bow Volunteer Fire Department, Courtesy) BROKEN BOW — More than 150 firefighters have been actively battling the Custer County The Chief featured the Broken Bow Power Plant explosion that happened early morning Thursday, Feb. The City of Broken Bow reporting the following as crews battle a wildfire Monday night in Custer County, including two firefighters injured when MILES CITY — Miles City's mayor is considering defunding the city's fire department and transferring the service to Custer County as the city grapples with an ongoing budget problem. An evacuation has been issued for residents near a wildfire burning in Custer County, which currently sits at 65 acres as of Thursday afternoon. According to Broken Bow Fire Department As of 5 p. ) — The Buttermilk Fire burning in Custer County is 75% contained, has grown to 80 acres, and a possible cause has Photos show the devastating effects of the Wapiti Fire on the area around Stanley in Custer County. The Hazelrodt Fire was located in the 12000 block of Hazelrodt Cutoff southeast of Custer. CUSTER COUNTY, S. (KELO) – The SD Department of Public Safety has provided an update to the Qury fire burning near the Custer area. While officials say crews are making progress and some restrictions have eased, areas of the fire remain Dear Community Members, On behalf of the Custer County Sheriff’s Office, we hope this message finds you well. On Friday, Custer County Sheriff Levi Maydole issued a first wave of evacuation orders, and urged 🚨 Notice from Custer County Fire 🚨 Due to the ongoing wind storm, our dispatch center is receiving a high volume of calls. Custer County officials lifted mandatory wildfire evacuations on Thursday evening after firefighters gained 95% containment on the Buttermilk fire burning north of Westcliffe in southern (CUSTER COUNTY, Colo. Fire resources worked mopping up along the perimeter to successfully keep the fire within its current U. This page will be used to give information for current Two firefighters injured as multiple fires break out across Custer County, crews remain on scene throughout Monday night Emergency crews from A Thursday afternoon grass fire burned about 200 acres in Custer County. Since Thursday Qury Fire Near Custer State Park: 22% Contained, Repopulation Begins CUSTER, S. (KSNB) - Fire crews worked through the night and will continue operations Wednesday as they battle wildfires in Custer County. Gov. 25. – After night with extensive lightning from passing storms, fire crews have been busy Monday responding to a number of new fire starts. So far, the blazes have impacted 6,000 acres. MDT on Saturday. Sunday morning. Monday afternoon saw a new CUSTER, SD (KELO) — The Qury fire burning in the southern Black Hills has grown to 72-hundred acres in size and was 2-percent contained as of Authorities working to contain the wildfire near Custer State Park have released an update on the current status of the fire. Custer County, private individuals, and landowners who provided essential equipment—including tractors, discs, road graders, and dozers—to aid in fire containment. (AP) — Federal, state and local fire crews are fighting a wildfire, fueled by strong winds, in Custer County. Forest Service (USFS). CUSTER COUNTY — A small fire burning near Westcliffe is now 100% contained, according to the U. The 79 Fire was first reported around 11 a. - More than 150 firefighters have been actively battling the Custer County Complex Fire at its peak, working tirelessly to contain The Custer County Sheriff reports the pre-evacuation for Big Pine Road and Fjerdingren Place have now been lifted. Emergency crews are on the scene of a fire on County Road 182 in Custer County, prompting evacuation notices within the area. SIOUX FALLS, S. (Courtesy of Qury Fire information page) A wildfire a Nestled in the Wet Mountain Valley, Custer County serves as home to resilient communities and stunning natural landscapes. net 605-673-4080 - Office (not staffed) Custer County fires mostly contained, but Nebraska still in danger of fires Ben Bohall with the Nebraska Forest Service says the snow melt we've . By: John Hult - March 13, 2026 4:40 pm The Qury Fire near Custer, South Dakota, pictured on March 12, 2026. That had been in place to the A wildfire reported just before 1 p. The blaze is located just east of Highway 79 along East French Creek Road in eastern Custer County. Custer County Fire Department responds to all Structure, Wildland, Vehicle and Hazardous Materials. – Firefighters are making progress against the Qury wildfire burning near Custer State Park in South The Wapiti Fire at Stanley Lake on Thursday. Multiple wildfires are currently burning in the Custer County area today (Thursday, March 12), prompting road closures and evacuations as The Custer County Sheriff’s Office said Friday morning that crews are responding to a fire. ) — A small fire that was burning on Friday night, June 28 in Custer County has been knocked down, according to a post on the US Forest Service Pike & San The Buttermilk Fire burning in Custer County is 75% contained, has grown to 80 acres, and a possible cause has been determined, according to the latest update on Thursday, March 19. 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