Billows of smoke from a large grass fire in Union County. The fire was reported around 2:12 p.m. on Feb. 28, 2025. Submitted photo

On Friday, February 28, 2025, a large grass fire broke out in Union County, South Dakota, sparking concern and mobilizing various emergency response teams. The fire was first reported at approximately 2:12 p.m. in a rural area between Nora and Spink, specifically between 474th476th avenues and 308th-312th streets As the fire quickly developed, residents were advised to prepare for possible evacuat…