Update: Prescribed fire Hedman Gpa burns 55 acres in Day County since April 29

Published May 27, 2026 #Hedman gpa rx fire

Updated: 9:52 a.m. May 27

Started: 28 days ago, 6:18 p.m. April 29

Initial location: Day County, S.D.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Hedman Gpa

The pile burning project, named Hedman Gpa, was initiated 6:18 p.m. April 29 in in Day County, South Dakota.

The prescribed fire has burned 55 acres of private land after being active for 28 days.

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