Wildfires near Marshall, South Dakota
Marshall 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 Marshall. 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 Marshall
No significant fires are currently detected in Marshall.
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Wildfire season in Marshall
Fires across South Dakota, which Marshall 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 Marshall fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Marshall itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Marshall is one of 66 counties in South Dakota. It lies about 166 mi N 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.