Wildfires near Custer, South Dakota
Custer is a county in South Dakota, United States — shortgrass and tallgrass prairie, rangeland and cropland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Custer. Fires across South Dakota come in two waves: fast-moving grass fires in late winter and spring before green-up, and again in late summer when the grass cures.
Conditions shown are for South Dakota.
Current fires in Custer
No significant fires are currently detected in Custer.
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Wildfire season in Custer
Fires across South Dakota, which Custer belongs to, come in two waves: fast-moving grass fires in late winter and spring before green-up, and again in late summer when the grass cures. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in South Dakota has been September. Higher temperatures, low humidity and wind make fires start and spread faster — check the fire-danger level before lighting any fire or working outdoors.
What the Custer fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Custer itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Custer is one of 66 counties in South Dakota. It lies about 295 mi W of the centre of South Dakota. Detections come from NASA satellites and are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 911).
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⚠️ The fires shown are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS, augmented with official NIFC / WFIGS incidents where available. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground and are not 100% accurate — they can include false alarms (industrial heat, prescribed burns) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official sources.