SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A 31-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly starting nine different wildland and structure fires in Custer County in the past two months. 

UPDATE: Silver Mountain Fire 75% contained

According to a news release from South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, Jeremiah James Stange faces felony arson charges in Custer County that happened between Aug. 28 and Sept. 30.

The fires were:

8/28/24 Lime Kiln Fire

8/28/24 Carrol Creek Fire

9/20/24 313 Fire

9/20/24 Pringle Cemetery Fire

9/20/24 Watershed Fire

9/20/24 260 Palmer St. Fire

9/21/24 Shirt Fire

9/26/24 Bowman Fire

9/30/24 257 Palmer St. Fire

“These fires placed people at risk and damaged significant property,” Jackley said in a news release. “Thank you to all of the firefighters that protected our communities, and the agencies that worked cooperatively in investigating this case and making the arrest.”

Stange is being held in the Pennington County Jail and awaiting his initial court appearance. 

Dry conditions remain across the state, making the risk for a fire dangerously high. Officials are warning the public to be extra careful over the weekend.