New prescribed fire reported in Clark County on May 8

Published Sep 8, 2025 #Swan lake gpa rx fire

Started: four months ago, 10 a.m. May 8

Initial location: Clark County, S.D.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Swan Lake Gpa

A new prescribed burn, named Swan Lake Gpa, was initiated 10 a.m. May 8 in Clark County, South Dakota.

The prescribed fire has burned 200 acres of private land after being active for four months.

Prescribed fire (prescribed burn) is a wildfire prevention method that involves burning an area of land in a controlled manner to minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfires.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center