BOX ELDER, S.D. – The Box Elder Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of fire and smoke visible in an occupied residential structure in the 300 Block of Grandeur LN, Box Elder South Dakota.
First arriving Firefighters found a free burning fire with a moderate to heavy smoke condition, issuing from the two-story, residential structure with fire extending into the roof assembly
Rapid attack by Volunteer Firefighters in freezing temperatures and darkness, confined the fire to the initial structure, holding the fire to a single alarm.
Two occupants of the structure escaped and are being assisted by The American Red Cross Serving Central and Western South Dakota.
No injuries to Firefighters, or civilians were reported, one domestic animal escaped, unfortunately one domestic animal did perish as a result of the fire.
