Red flag warning issued as area fire conditions remain dangerous

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Dry and breezy conditions continue to create high fire danger across the KELO Radio listening area.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of central and southeast South Dakota, including Yankton and Mitchell. The rest of the area is still under high fire risk today.

Red Flag Warnings have been issued for parts of south central and southeast South Dakota. The warnings are in effect from 1 pm to 8 pm today. pic.twitter.com/setClM0Hom

— NWS Sioux Falls (@NWSSiouxFalls) April 11, 2022

The Vermillion Fire Department was called to a large brush fire Sunday afternoon.