South Dakota Qury Fire Receives FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration
FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance declaration for the Qury Fire in Custer County, South Dakota, to support firefighting efforts.
What Happened
On March 13, 2026, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a Fire Management Assistance declaration (FM-5622-SD) for the state of South Dakota. The declaration is in response to the Qury Fire, which began on March 12, 2026. This type of declaration is utilized to provide federal support for wildfires that threaten such destruction as would constitute a major disaster.
Affected Areas
The declaration specifically designates Custer County in South Dakota as the area eligible for federal assistance.
Federal Assistance Available
Under this Fire Management Assistance (FM) declaration, Public Assistance has been activated. This program provides federal funding to assist with the costs of firefighting and emergency response efforts. According to the declaration, Individual Assistance (including the Individuals and Households Program) and Hazard Mitigation programs have not been declared at this time.
What You Should Do
Residents in Custer County should follow the instructions of local emergency management officials and stay informed about fire conditions. While Individual Assistance is not currently available under this specific declaration, residents can monitor official channels for updates. Local government entities and eligible non-profits in the designated area should coordinate with state emergency management for Public Assistance details.
Source
Source: FEMA Official Notice