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Ft. Pierre Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Stage 1Safety brief
Updated
Unknown fire danger today.
No active fires are currently reported in the Ft. Pierre Ranger District. Campfires are prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas but allowed in developed campgrounds with permanent fire pits. Propane and liquid fuel stoves are permitted with safety requirements. Check specific campground regulations and the latest weather before your visit.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
Campfires prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas.
Exceptions
- Liquid or gas device in area cleared of flammable materials within 3 feet
- Fully enclosed metal stove with 5+ ft chimney and spark arrestor in area cleared within 10 feet
Campground campfiresAllowed
Campfires allowed in developed campgrounds and picnic areas with permanent fire pits.
Conditions
- Must use permanent metal or concrete fire pit or grate installed and maintained by USFS
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Propane and liquid fuel stoves allowed with safety requirements.
Conditions
- Device must be in area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 3 feet
- Device must be able to be turned on and off
Welding and grindingRestricted
Welding and torch work allowed with safety requirements.
Conditions
- Must be in cleared area of at least 10 feet in diameter
- Chemical pressurized fire extinguisher (minimum 8 oz capacity, Class 2A rating) must be kept with operator
Exceptions
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in performance of official duty
ExplosivesProhibited
Explosives prohibited.
Exceptions
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in performance of official duty
Restrictions last checked
Near-surface wildfire smoke forecast
Estimated AQI*
9max avg 1.7 µg/m³ around 3 PM
Good wildfire smoke
Forecast updated Sep 9, 2026, 6:59 PM
* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading.
| Local time | District average | p10 | p90 | Estimated AQI* | Smoke category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 7:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 8:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 9:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 10:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 11:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 12:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.6 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 1:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.6 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 2:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 3:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 4:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 5:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 6:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 7:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 8:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 9:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 10:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 11:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 12:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 1:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 2:00 PM | 0.7 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 2.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈4 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 3:00 PM | 1.7 µg/m³ | 0.6 µg/m³ | 3.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈9 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 4:00 PM | 1.3 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | 2.7 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈7 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 5:00 PM | 1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈6 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 6:00 PM | 0.8 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈4 | Good wildfire smoke |
* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading. HRRR forecasts near-ground smoke; district values are area-weighted, conditions vary by location, and other pollution sources are not included.
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30-day fire danger history
Last 30 days
Stable at Unknown since Aug 22.
This district does not currently have a published fire danger rating in the latest collected source data.
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