CUSTER, S.D. — Authorities say numerous fire departments worked through the night to put out a fire at an 85-year-old lodge in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Two firefighters received minor injuries in the blaze at Sylvan Lake Lodge in Custer State Park.
The Custer Volunteer Fire Department said no guests of the multi-story hotel were hurt.
Firefighters discovered a “free burning fire” when they arrived at the lodge Saturday night, with heavy smoke and flames extending to the roof.
Authorities say freezing temperatures, narrow roads covered with ice and snow, and darkness added to the difficulty of dealing with the blaze.
The stone-and-timber lodge was built in 1937, funded in part through Depression-era New Deal programs.
A wing was added in 1991.
***The above story is an update from out initial story below***
CUSTER, S.D. – Firefighters responded to a reported fire at the Sylvan Lake Game Lodge Saturday night.
Photos shared by the Custer County Sheriff show the front portion of the lodge engulfed in flames.
Multiple agencies including the Custer Volunteer Fire Department, Argyle Volunteer Fire Department, Pringle Volunteer Fire Department had responded.
Crews were still on scene late Saturday night and no further information has been released.
We will update this story as more details emerge.
