Fire in wheat field in Jackson County burns 57 acres

WANBLEE, S.D. – Jackson County Fire Departments responded to a report of a wildland fire, east of the community of Wanblee, on Highway 44, unincorporated Jackson County South Dakota around 5:00 p.m. Wednesday.

Upon arrival Firefighters observed a wind driven fire burning in cured wheat stubble and a combine on fire.

The fire caused damage to ranching assets,

Firefighters controlled the fire to approximately 57 acres.

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

Agencies responding include: Pennington County 911, Interior Volunteer Fire Department, Long Valley Volunteer Fire Department, Oglala Sioux Tribe Emergency Management, Local Ranchers and Neighbors, Wildland Fire Management – Bureau of Indian Affairs, Pine Ridge Agency.

 

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