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Van Destroyed in Fire at Cowboy Gas Station in Watertown Saturday Afternoon
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A van was destroyed Saturday afternoon after it caught fire in the parking lot of the Cowboy Country Store Gas Station at the intersection of Highway 81 and Highway 212, according to Watertown Fire Rescue.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago1 min read


Late‑Night House Fire in Milbank Contained Quickly; No Injuries Reported
Northeast Radio SD News – Milbank, SD - The Milbank Fire Department responded to a late‑night house fire Thursday after receiving a dispatch at 10:57 p.m. for a residence at 402 East 4th Avenue.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 41 min read


Watertown Fire Rescue Responds to Late-Night Detached Garage Fire
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Emergency crews successfully contained a garage fire late Monday night after a neighbor spotted smoke and flames coming from a nearby property.

Steve Jurrens
Jun 21 min read


Semi‑truck destroyed in fire near Pheasant Ridge Drive; no injuries reported
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded Friday evening to a semi‑truck fire that left both the truck and trailer a total loss near the intersection of 9th Avenue and Pheasant Ridge Drive.

Steve Jurrens
May 291 min read


Watertown Fire Rescue: Boat fire quickly contained inside residential garage
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded to an emergency call Wednesday evening after a report of a boat on fire inside a residential garage on the 3000 block of Derby Avenue, according to a department media release.

Steve Jurrens
May 201 min read


Watertown Fire Rescue Assists Florence Fire Department in Containing 4.5‑Acre Wildland Fire
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue provided mutual aid to the Florence Fire Department Friday after a brush fire broke out near the intersection of 451st Avenue and 166th Street, according to a WFR media release.

Steve Jurrens
May 151 min read


Structure Fire Causes $350,000 in Damage Northwest of Brookings; No Injuries Reported
Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings, SD - A Sunday evening structure fire northwest of Brookings caused an estimated $350,000 in damage, according to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 261 min read


Early Morning House Fire Destroys Home in Estelline
Northeast Radio SD News – Estelline, SD – A home in Estelline was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning after flames broke out in the 200 block of 5th Street North.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 231 min read


Shed Fire at Victory Farms Brings Multi‑Agency Response Saturday Morning
Northeast Radio SD News – Grant County, SD - Multiple fire departments and emergency agencies responded Saturday morning to a shed fire at Victory Farms, located near the intersection of 482 and 153. The call came in at 9:49 a.m., reporting a tractor on fire inside a steel shed containing straw and sawdust.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 191 min read


Crews Battle Wind-Driven Wildland Fire South of Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Local fire crews successfully contained a fast-moving grass fire south of Watertown on Sunday afternoon, preventing significant damage to nearby structures.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 121 min read


Containment Jumps to 60% on ‘79 Fire’ as Crews Subdue 5,400-Acre Blaze
Northeast Radio SD News – Buffalo Gap, SD - Firefighters made significant strides Sunday in the battle against the 79 Fire, pushing containment to 60% by early evening. Improved mapping has also provided a more precise measurement of the fire’s footprint, now estimated at 5,408 acres.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 122 min read


Crews Hold the Line on 6,000-Acre ‘79 Fire’ North of Buffalo Gap; Containment Reaches 40%
Northeast Radio SD News – Buffalo Gap, SD - Firefighters successfully held the perimeter of the 79 Fire overnight, maintaining 40% containment on the 6,000-acre blaze burning in eastern Custer County.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 122 min read


Brookings County Firefighters Extinguish Dual Grass Fires on Saturday
Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - Fire crews in Brookings County were kept busy Saturday afternoon, responding to two separate grass and brush fires occurring within 30 minutes of each other. According to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office, neither incident resulted in injuries or monetary property damage.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 302 min read


Seven Fire Departments Battle Large Structure Fire Near Brookings
Northeast Radio SD News - Brookings, SD - A multi-agency response prevented a residential fire from spreading to nearby homes Monday afternoon. On March 2, 2026, at approximately 3:57 p.m., Brookings 911 Dispatch alerted first responders to a structure fire at 3026 Sunnyview Drive, located just north of Brookings.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 31 min read


Propane Grill Sparks Exterior Fire at Watertown Residence
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a structure fire on Friday evening after an outdoor grill ignited the exterior of a local home.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 71 min read


Early Morning Vehicle Fire Near Watertown Residence Quickly Contained
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Local emergency crews responded to a vehicle fire early Thursday morning, successfully preventing flames from spreading to a nearby home.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 51 min read


Fire Crews Extinguish Minor Hot Spot at Residential Property Under Renovation
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded to a report of smoke at a multi-family residence in the 100 block of 7th Ave NE earlier today.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 81 min read


Fire Destroys Lake Poinsett Home; Emergency Crews Battle Morning Blaze
Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Poinsett, SD - A lake house on the west end of Lake Poinsett is a total loss following a structure fire early Tuesday morning. Emergency responders from multiple agencies battled the blaze for several hours in cold conditions.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 16, 20252 min read


Quick Fire Rescue Response Confines Blaze to Patio Area, New Downtown Business Minor Damage
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Swift action by Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) contained an exterior fire on Thursday, December 4, 2025, behind The Local restaurant, resulting in no injuries and minimal damage to the interior of the downtown structure.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 4, 20252 min read


Volga Fire Destroys Truck Shop, Four Semitrucks Lost in Early Morning Blaze
Northeast Radio SD News - Volga, SD - A major fire destroyed a large truck shop in Volga early Sunday morning, November 16, 2025, triggering a multi-agency response from fire departments across Brookings County.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 17, 20251 min read


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