Shed Fire Near White, South Dakota Destroys Vehicles, Causes $23,000 in Damage

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Firefighters hose down burning debris by a barn and silos at dusk; Northeast Radio SD and Brookings County logos overlay image.

Northeast Radio SD News – White, SD - The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shed fire that destroyed multiple vehicles and pieces of equipment Sunday evening northeast of White.

Deputies and the White Fire Department were dispatched at 6:16 p.m. on Oct. 4 to a residence on 202nd Street near 475th Avenue after reports of a structure fully engulfed in flames. When crews arrived, the 40-by-24-foot shed was already consumed.

Firefighters battle a smoking barn blaze at dusk, with flames in the rubble and red barn, silos, and a large smoke plume behind them.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the property owner reported that the building contained several items, including a Harley‑Davidson motorcycle, a Hustler zero‑turn mower, a Polaris ATV, and other small equipment. Total damage is estimated at $23,000.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident.