Qury Fire Evening Update, March 14, 2026

Type 3 Interagency Incident Management Team

Incident Commander: Todd Hoover

Location: 2 miles southeast of Custer, SD

Cause: Under Investigation

Size: ~7,200 acres

Containment: 2%

Current Situation: Today, firefighters completed burnout operations on the northern edge of the fire and continued mop up work to strengthen the fireline. Firefighters continued efforts to tie fireline into the eastern edge of the fire in Custer State Park. Burnout operations continued on the southern perimeter. Crews on the west side continued strengthening the fireline to tie into the southern portion of the fire. Securing property and infrastructure will continue around the perimeter and interior of the fire. Night operations will continue through the night supporting efforts made by crews during the day.

One National Guard aircraft will work tomorrow as weather permits to aid in firefighting operations. An infrared flight is still on order to be completed for more accurate acreage and mapping as soon as aircraft becomes available. Aircraft are working with multiple incidents occurring throughout the Region as well as combating inclement weather.

Weather: Weather conditions are causing smoke to remain in the area and is expected to continue as firefighters work towards establishing containment around the fire. Precipitation is expected through the evening with a higher relative humidity.

Closures and Evacuations: Lower French Creek through CSP 87, Hazelrodt, Glen Erin, Flynn Creek, Herbert Draw, SD87, Wildlife Loop Road, Highway 87 to the north boundary of Wind Cave National Park, the park remains open. Active firefighting efforts are still taking place. Repopulation efforts are currently taking place along Hazelrodt Road from the western access. A map will be provided in the morning. Visit Custer County Sheriff for most up to date information on Evacuations and Closures https://www.facebook.com/custercountysd

Temporary Flight Restrictions: There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the perimeter of the Qury Fire. Please do not fly any unauthorized aircraft over the fire. If you fly, we can’t.

Fire Information

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuryFire2026/ Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/sdbkf-qury-Fire Phone: 605-673-8155

Email: 2026.qury@firenet.gov