Started: 9:15 a.m. May 20

Initial location: Hamlin County, S.D.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Sioux Poinsett

A new prescribed burn, called Sioux Poinsett, was initiated today at 9:15 a.m. at in Hamlin County, South Dakota.

The prescribed fire has been burning on state land.

Currently, there are no details 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