South Dakota Governor Mobilizes Firefighters Against Drought | Pierre News

South Dakota’s governor just dropped a major move: sending state firefighting crews to help overwhelmed volunteer teams battling worsening wildfires fueled by extreme drought. As a volunteer firefighter himself, Governor Larry Rhoden knows time is critical—and this new order lets South Dakota Wildland Fire assist beyond the Black Hills, covering vast areas in severe drought conditions. Recent blazes like the Qury Fire scorched over 9,000 acres, and now faster response times are key to protecting lives and property. Plus, he extended hay transport hours for farmers struggling with dry conditions, letting them move feed before dawn and after dusk. All part of his ongoing Drought Task Force efforts to tackle the state’s mounting crisis across fire, farming, and water resources. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f83f8e41a53c2a90