Red Flag Warning Highlights Extreme Fire Danger

A red flag warning is in effect for much of the region today as hot and windy conditions are predicted today and tomorrow.  Yankton Assistant Fire Chief Larry Nickles says they know how dry it is…

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Nickles says they have had numerous quick fires in the past few weeks…

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Nickles says it will take a major change for fire conditions to improve…

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Much of southern South Dakota and northern Nebraska has now moved into exceptional drought category.