Police Investigate Garage Fire in Sioux Falls
A man extinguished a garage fire early Monday at West Miles Place and West Ralph Rogers Road, and police are investigating its cause.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Accidents
Sioux Falls police are investigating a garage fire reported around 1:00 am on Monday, November 2, at West Miles Place and West Ralph Rogers Road. A man extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher, and no damage has been reported.
Why it matters
The caller found a bottle with a rag at the scene and believes an unknown person threw it to start the fire, raising the possibility of deliberate ignition. Residents in the Sioux Falls area are reminded that garage fires can spread quickly to homes and vehicles.
Police have not made any arrests, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. The caller's belief that an unknown subject threw a bottle to start the fire has not been confirmed.
The players
Sioux Falls Police Department
The municipal police agency serving Sioux Falls, South Dakota, which is investigating the garage fire.
The details
The caller was working on a vehicle in his garage before heading into his home. He noticed smoke and a small fire coming from the garage, went outside, and extinguished it with a fire extinguisher. He found a bottle with a rag at the scene.
Timeline
Around 1:00 am on Monday, November 2: garage fire reported at West Miles Place and West Ralph Rogers Road.
Legal Context
If investigators determine the fire was intentionally set, the case could be prosecuted under South Dakota's arson statutes rather than as an accidental fire. The outcome would depend on evidence collected from the bottle and rag found at the scene.
Residents near West Miles Place and West Ralph Rogers Road should keep garages locked and flammable materials stored safely, especially when left unattended. Anyone with information about the fire is encouraged to contact the Sioux Falls Police Department.
The takeaway
Garage fires can be started by discarded or thrown ignition materials, so checking garages and outdoor areas for suspicious items after dark can help residents spot risks early. Reporting unusual smoke or fire right away allows responders to act before damage spreads.
Further reading
For more local incident coverage, browse Accidents reports from across the Sioux Falls area.
