New prescribed fire started in Codington County on May 7

Published May 7, 2026 #Hennings rx fire

Started: 9:28 a.m. May 7

Initial location: Codington County, S.D.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Hennings

A new prescribed burn, called Hennings, was initiated today at 9:28 a.m. in in Codington County, South Dakota.

The prescribed fire has been burning on state land.

Currently, no information is available regarding the land area burned or the size of the crew executing 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