Fire crews battle grass fire off Highway 44 near Rapid City Regional Airport

Last Updated 3 years ago

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City area fire crews knocked down a grass fire in a wheat field off of Highway 44 east of Rapid City Regional Airport Thursday.

Fire officials say the fire burned 110 acres across a narrow stretch of land estimated to be about a mile long.

Joe Tjaden Rapid Valley Fire Chief, says the fire was started by a piece of agricultural equipment that struck a rock, igniting nearby dry vegetation.

The fie spread across multiple properties but no structures or vehicles were lost.

People are also reading...

Senator Rounds introduces bill to eliminate US Department of Education

November 22, 2024
News, Top Story

Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota introduced legislation Thursday that would eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and redistribute some of its programs across other federal agencies. The “Returning Education […]

State board increases financial protections for Black Hills gold mine

November 22, 2024
Local, News

PIERRE, S.D. – A state board approved financial assurance increases during a teleconference meeting Thursday for the operator of South Dakota’s only active, large-scale gold mine. The Board of Minerals and Environment […]