New prescribed fire reported in Brown County on May 28

Published Aug 31, 2025 #Casanova gpa rx fire

Started: three months ago, 9:37 a.m. May 28

Initial location: Brown County, S.D.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Casanova Gpa

A new prescribed burn, called Casanova Gpa, was initiated 9:37 a.m. May 28 in Brown County, South Dakota.

The prescribed fire has been burning on state land for three months.

At present, specifics regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire are unavailable.

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