04/10/2026
π₯πFIRE HAZARDS IN EDGEMONT (FIRE BAN)π₯π
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 4 - 7 - 2
A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR TEMPORARY EMERGENCY REGULATION OF
FIRE HAZARDS IN EDGEMONT
WHEREAS, the Edgemont Common Council is charged with protecting the health and safety of the citizens of Edgemont including all property situated therein; and
WHEREAS, the Edgemont Common Council has consulted with local fire officials, law enforcement and emergency management officials concerning the threat posed by wildfires; and
WHEREAS, the threat of wildfires in Edgemont is such to pose a significant danger to the health and safety of the citizens of Edgemont including property situated therein; and
WHEREAS, the Edgemont Common Council has deemed it necessary to enact certain temporary controls to reduce the threat posed to the citizens and property of Edgemont by fires.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to SDCL 9-33-18 the Edgemont Common Council does hereby enact this resolution to ensure public safety on an emergency basis, effective immediately and impose a ban on all open burning and fireworks except for propane fueled or charcoal briquette fueled grills used for preparing food. This burn ban applies to any individual in Edgemont and is in effect when the fire index reaches the MODERATE, HIGH, VERY HIGH, or EXTREME level as published on the Rapid City National Weather Service website. Individuals will be allowed to use propane fueled or charcoal fired BBQ grills and will be allowed open burning when the fire index is at the LOW level. Campfires will NOT be allowed on private land or licensed commercial campgrounds. Campgrounds operated by the State of South Dakota or US Government must follow the established laws and regulations.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that this open burning ban will remain in effect until repealed by the Edgemont Common Council. Pursuant to SDCL 34-37-19 the penalty for violating this resolution shall include a fine not to exceed hundred dollars ($200.00) for each violation and/or imprisonment for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days for each violation; or both such fine and imprisonment. Additionally, person(s) in violation of this burn ban may be responsible for any and all suppression costs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Edgemont Common Council declares an emergency and this resolution shall be in effect immediately to protect the peace, health, and safety of the citizens of Edgemont.
Dated this 7th day of April, 2026.
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