A fire at the Yankton Sioux Tribe (YST) Recycling Center in Wagner, South Dakota, led to the temporary closure of the nearby Fort Randall Casino on Tuesday afternoon.

The blaze started around noon and was successfully contained to the recycling facility, thanks to swift action from local fire departments from Lake Andes, Ravinia, and Wagner. Emergency crews extinguished the fire by 2 p.m., allowing the casino to resume operations shortly after.

The recycling center, located on tribal property east of the gaming complex, suffered significant equipment losses, including two balers, a skid steer, and various tools. While the facility housed a propane tank, firefighters prevented it from igniting, averting a potentially more serious situation.

The Fort Randall Casino, owned and operated by the Yankton Sioux Tribe, features 298 slot machines and includes a three-story hotel, lounge, and restaurant. Located 119 miles southwest of Sioux Falls, the casino typically operates from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday through Wednesday.

The casino management expressed gratitude to emergency responders on social media, praising their quick response and dedication to community safety. No damage estimates were released, and there were no reports of injuries or evacuations at the casino.

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