RAPID CITY, S.D. – Several area fire departments responded to a wildfire burning near Elk Creek Road and Ketelson Loop Road Monday afternoon.
The fire scorched approximately 75 acres before being contained Monday evening.
Upon arrival, firefighters saw four to eight-foot-tall flames but were able to contain the fire within a matter of a few hours. There were 14 separate departments responding to the call, including Sturgis.
Other departments responding include Ellsworth AFB, New Underwood VFB, Rapid City FD, Rapid Valley VFD, Black Hawk VFD, Hereford VFD, Battle Creek VFD, Box Elder VFD, Doty VFD, Great Plaines Fire, Whispering Pines VFD, Hermosa VFD, Meade County Sheriff, andMeade County Emergency Management.
The cause is being investigated by Great Plains Fire.
Meade County Emergency Management shared that the land owner expressed his gratitude towards all of the responders who saved the majority of pasture needed by his ranch operation.
