ROCKERVILLE, S.D. – Fire crews from around the area have responded to a wildfire that has started near Rockerville.
Great Plains Fire Dispatch reports the Silver Mountain Fire is burning in timber approximately a mile west of Rockerville, near Silver Mountain Road.
The fire is listed at 10 acres as of 1:00 p.m. Thursday.
An official evacuation warning has been issued for the Silver Mountain Fire. It extends along both sides of Silver Mountain Road for the entire length of Silver Mountain Road, from its eastern and western intersections with Highway 16.
Silver Mountain Road off Highway 16 has been closed due to the fire.
Federal, State and Local resources have all responded to the fire, named the Silver Mountain Fire. Multiple air resources are also responding to aid with suppression efforts on the Silver Mountain Fire. Current air resources include two single engine air tankers (seats), a type 3 and a type 1 helicopter. Helicopters carry water and fire retardant to cool targeted hot spots, while fixed-wing aircrafts carry water and retardant to drop near fire perimeters to slow progression and aid resources on the ground.
