Fire crews battle wildfire near New Underwood

NEW UNDERWOOD, S.D. – Fire crews from the New Underwood area responded to a wildfire Wednesday afternoon on Red Top Road.

Firefighters say the blaze was burning in cured wheat stubble and additional help was brought in from Wall as well as units from Meade and Pennington County.

The fire threatened electrical power infrastructure, and caused damage to ranching assets.

Firefighters controlled the fire to approximately 200 acres.

No injuries to Firefighters, Civilians or domestic animals were reported.

Agencies that responded include: Pennington County 911, Meade County Dispatch, New Underwood Fire District, Herford Volunteer Fire Department, Elm Springs Volunteer Fire Department Rapid Valley Volunteer Fire Department, Box Elder Volunteer Fire Department, Wall Volunteer Fire Department, Wasta Volunteer Fire Department, Ellsworth Airforce Base Fire Department, Meade County Emergency Management, North Haines Volunteer Fire Department, local ranchers and neighbors.

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Rapid City, US
2:51 pm, November 22, 2024
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Visibility: 10 km
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