Lesterville Fire & Rescue

05/18/2026

04/16/2026

+++ Media Release +++

Yankton county will extend the burn ban through Saturday, April 18th 2026. Warmer temps and low RH% are to blame. Stay tune for further updates

04/07/2026

Yankton County will be in a NO open burning tomorrow, April 8th 2026. The grassland index will returns to the Very High category along with strong winds and low RH values.

03/13/2026

Yankton County is in a High Category with the Grassland fire index. Most of Yankton county has been put in a D3 drought. Extreme Drought (D3) Major crop/pasture losses; extreme fire danger; widespread water shortages or restrictions. I am extending the NO burning in Yankton County until further notice. Conditions are very dry out. If a person still choses to burn and it gets away, you could be fined and have to pay the cost to control the fire.

03/26/2025

Open burning in Yankton County today, March 26th 2025

NO Open Burning will start tomorrow March 27, until Friday March 28



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The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the high category this afternoon. Unfavorable weather conditions and low moisture content of grasses, and other dry organic material on the ground, indicate that there is a high potential for a fire to spread. Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning or evening hours, when wind speeds are usually lower and the relative humidity is higher.
OUTLOOK FOR THURSDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the high category.
The grassland fire danger product reflects fire danger for native grasses. It is not intended for cured agricultural crops, nor will it reflect conditions in road ditches which have been mowed.

03/20/2025

Reminder + Lesterville Rural Fire Protection District annual meeting tomorrow night March 20 at 8:00. All District members are welcome to attend. There will be ham sandwiches served after the meeting.

03/08/2025

Please ensure your house numbers are clearly visible from the street, so ambulance, police, and fire can easily find your address.

02/03/2025

Recent fires are just part of the battle, crews are also battling freezing temperatures, snow covered roads and strong winds.