Update: Prescribed fire Eastman burns 40 acres in Roberts County since April 28

Published Apr 30, 2026 #Eastman rx fire

Updated: 8:56 a.m. April 30

Started: 44 hours ago, 12:44 p.m. April 28

Initial location: Roberts County, S.D.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Eastman

The pile burning project, named Eastman, was initiated 12:44 p.m. April 28 at in Roberts County, South Dakota.

Since it was initiated 44 hours ago, the prescribed fire has burned 40 acres of private land.

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