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Manderson Fire

Unit Information

South Dakota 
Pine Ridge, 
57770 
South Dakota 
Pine Ridge, 
57770 

Incident Contacts

M. Janis
Email: marjoe.janis@bia.gov
Phone: 605-867-5396
Hours: 7am-5pm
T. Randall
Email: tamara.randall@bia.gov
Phone: 605-867-5396
Hours: 7am-5pm

MandersonFire_Hot_Spots

The Manderson Fire is now 95% contained. Nevada Team 3 - Type 3 Incident Management Team will be turning the fire back over to the local unit starting Thursday, 9/19/24 @ 0600 . Two Engines will remain assigned to the incident. 

ACTION PLAN – Minimal hot spots were found on the fire today. Crews will continue mop up on the incident until it is 100% out. 

Nevada Team 3 would like to extend our extreme gratitude to the Pine Ridge BIA Agency and surrounding communities. Thank you for your support and hospitality!

Basic Information
Current as of Wed, 09/18/2024 - 19:14
Incident Time Zone America/Denver
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Undetermined
Date of Origin
Location North of Menderson, SD
Incident Commander Bertelson - Nevada Type 3/Team 3 - Incident Management Team
Coordinates 43° 21' 7'' Latitude
-102° 27'
44
'' Longitude
Current Situation
Total Personnel: 10
Size 2,075 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 95%
Estimated Containment Date 10/15/2024
Fuels Involved

Heavy grass w/ Timber component in drainages

Outlook
Current Weather
Weather Concerns

The cooldown for the end of the week now looks to show up for the
weekend. Thus, Thursday and Friday will be warmer and drier than 
previously thought.