Qury Fire Morning Update 3.14.26

Current Situation: Yesterday, firefighters took advantage of the improving weather to complete burnout operations in the northwest portion of the fire west of Lower French Creek Road. Burning operations also took place in the southwest portion, north of Flynn Creek Road. Crews on the west side of the fire completed burning operations and began mop up. Securing property and infrastructure will continue around the perimeter and interior of the fire. Night operations continued through the night to monitor fire activity and advance mop up procedures that were completed yesterday.

Today, crews will continue mop up and firing operations as weather allows. Multiple aircraft, including the National Guard, will work in the afternoon as weather permits to aid in firefighting operations. Securing property and infrastructure remains a priority and crews will continue to further buffer structures at risk. An infrared flight is 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.

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 later today 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. 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