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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
5 days ago1 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


Firefighters Successfully Control Bedroom Fire in Watertown Home; Pet Perishes in Fire
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a residential structure fire on Tuesday evening, successfully containing the blaze primarily to the room of origin and preventing further damage throughout the home.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 5, 20252 min read
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