Articles

April 12, 2025

Update: crews control large grassfire in Dewey County

SWIFT BIRD, SD (KELO) -- A large grassfire in north-central South Dakota is a reminder of how quickly flames can spread in these dry conditions. The fire burned around 1-thousand acres Friday north of Highway 212, in Dewey County, west of Gettysburg. The Gettysburg Fire Department says the fire was sparked by a wheel bearing [...]

View details
Buffalo Fire burns 1000 acres

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Officials responded to a grass fire west of Swiftbird Friday afternoon. Named the Buffalo Fire, the accidental ignition caused by a wheel bearing going out consumed roughly 1000 acres north of Highway 212. Agencies from Agar, Hoven, Timber Lake, Eagle Butte, Trail City, BIA and area task forces responded. The [...]

View details