New prescribed fire started in Edmunds County on April 28

Published Apr 28, 2026 #Losee gpa rx fire

Started: 3:18 p.m. April 28

Initial location: Edmunds County, S.D.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Losee Gpa

A new prescribed burn, named Losee Gpa, was initiated today at 3:18 p.m. at in Edmunds County, South Dakota.

The prescribed fire has been burning on state land.

Currently, there is no information available regarding the size of area burned or the crew conducting the prescribed fire.

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