Update: Prescribed fire Amsden Dam burns 57 acres in Day County since April 20

Published Apr 22, 2026 #Amsden dam rx fire

Updated: 12:49 p.m. April 22

Started: 48 hours ago, 11:59 a.m. April 20

Initial location: Day County, S.D.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Amsden Dam

The pile burning project, known as Amsden Dam, was initiated 11:59 a.m. April 20 at in Day County, South Dakota.

Since it was initiated 48 hours ago, the prescribed fire has burned 57 acres of state 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