Wildfire burns 71 acres south of Rapid City Friday

Last Updated 4 years ago

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Fire crews say equipment failure sparked a wildfire south of Rapid City that burned approximately 71 acres Friday.

The fire was located in the area of Old Folsom Road and Lamb Road.

Dry weather and winds allowed the fire to take off and burn through the area quickly, but land development in the area helped crews gain the upper hand.

Several agencies responded to the fire.

People are also reading...

Prescribed Burn at Custer State Park set for April 24

file photo

Prescribed Burn at Custer State Park set for April 24

April 24, 2024
Local, News

RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota Wildland Fire is planning a prescribed burn in coordination with Custer State Park on Wednesday April 24, 2024, in the northwestern quarter of the park. The burn area is about 2 miles north of the Park Visitor Center and is not accessible via paved roads. Mop-up and monitoring will continue […]

Ellsworth Task Force Leaders Announced

file/courtesy photo

Ellsworth Task Force Leaders Announced

April 24, 2024
Local, News, Top Story

MADISON, SD–Tuesday, the Executive Board of the Legislature announced the Senate membership on the Ellsworth Task Force, which will explore current and future developments surrounding Ellsworth Air Force Base. Senate members of the Ellsworth Task Force are Senator Michael Walsh (Chair) (D-35), Senator Red Dawn Foster (D-27), Senator Helene Duhamel (R-32), Senator Jean Hunhoff (R-18), […]