Fire departments, NWS warning of high fire risk today

BALTIC, S.D. (KELO.com) — An early morning grass fire has the Baltic Fire Department reminding people to pay attention to the Red Flag Warning today. Baltic crews responded to the fire west of I-29 this morning, with assistance from Dell Rapids Fire. They were able to bring the fire under control in about 30 minutes. Dry air and strong winds today push the fire danger to very high to extreme. The Sioux Falls National Weather Service says with winds up to 45 mph, any outdoor fire will likely spread rapidly.