🔥 FIRE BAN NOTICE: Meade County Rally Fire Ban in Effect
Effective Dates: July 19 – August 17, 2025
A county-wide fire ban will be in effect in Meade County during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Please help keep our communities safe—no open burning is permitted.
🔥 Pennington County Burn Permit & Regulation Information
Pennington County Fire Administration does NOT issue burn permits.
➤ For Areas WEST of Highway 79 (Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District):
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All open fires are prohibited unless within a designated campground or picnic area.
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Burn permits are required for private property open burning, burn barrels, incinerators, and fire pits.
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Permits are issued from November 1 to March 31 each year.
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Apply online at: SD Wildland Fire Burn Permits or call 800-275-4955
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For more details, visit: wildlandfire.sd.gov
📌 This area falls under the Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District regulations.
➤ For Areas EAST of Highway 79 in Pennington County:
Ordinance #726 governs open burning in this area. It applies to all of Pennington County except:
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Incorporated municipalities
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Lands owned by the State of South Dakota or the Federal Government
Key Notes:
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Ordinance allows the County Commission to restrict or ban open burning during high fire danger periods.
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Restrictions may be based on the National Weather Service Grassland Fire Danger Index.
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Violations can result in a $500 fine, 30 days in jail, or both.
📊 Burn Regulation Summary Table
A detailed table of burn regulations for areas EAST of Hwy 79 is available upon request or on the burn regulations page.
🔗 🌐 Interactive Fire Restrictions Map: Black Hills Area Fire Restrictions
View current fire restrictions for:
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U.S. Forest Service
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National Park Service
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Bureau of Land Management
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South Dakota State Parks
📱 Follow the Black Hills National Forest for updates:
🔹 Facebook: @BlackHillsNF
🔹 Twitter: @BlackHillsNF
🔔 Remember: Always contain and monitor your burn piles. Know the regulations. Get the proper permits. #KeepSDSafe