Northeast Radio SD News – Custer, SD - Firefighting efforts on the Qury Fire are entering a new phase as officials announce significant progress in containing the blaze. As of Sunday, March 22, the fire is reported at 9,168 acres with 70% containment.

Northeast Radio SD News – Custer, SD - The Qury Fire, located two miles southeast of Custer, has officially reached 68% containment. The blaze currently stands at 9,168 acres.

Northeast Radio SD News – Custer, SD - Firefighters have successfully held containment lines across the Qury Fire perimeter despite an increase in mapped acreage. As of Tuesday evening, March 17, 2026, the wildfire is officially estimated at 9,059 acres. While the size has grown due to interior burning and more accurate mapping, containment remains steady at 27 percent.