Windsong Prescribed Fire Review 2010

On March 12, 2010, the Windsong Prescribed Fire, located near the town of Custer, South Dakota, spread onto Forest and Private lands. This slopover was contained within the first burning period and was not declared a wildfire. The pile had been ignited on March 10, 2010, and was one of the thousands in the "Painter Piles Project." The Windsong Incident consisted of 8.1 acres outside the intended treatment area, including 0.5 acres of private land. The fire directly threatened one single family dwelling and two out buildings. Damage to private property was minimal, including one scorched pine, one small cedar tree, and a scorched fence post. This Windsong Incident involved one land owner. 

 Escaped Prescribed Fire