KEYSTONE, S.D. – Fire crews continue battling two fires in the Keystone area.
One fire, dubbed the 244 Fire, is burning near Mount Rushmore, but authorities say the national memorial is not threatened. It has burned between 75 and 100 acres at last report and was threatening a little more than a dozen structures in the area. More resources were on their way Tuesday to help battle the blaze.
The other fire near Keystone is a mile and a half south of town and its size was downgraded to 15 acres overnight. Fire crews spent Monday night doing burnout operations and mopping up on that fire.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial remains closed due to the fire activity in the area.
KEYSTONE, S.D. – Fire crews continue to fight the 244 Fire, 1.5 miles southwest of Keystone, SD. The fire is estimated at 75 acres. Many more resources have been ordered and are en-route.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial and roads leading into the Memorial are closed until further notice.
The road is also closed at Pennington & Custer County line off 16A (seasonal gates), north of Lakota Lake on Iron Mountain Road.
Fire officials again ask the public to stay out of the area for public and firefighter safety.
Cause of the fire remains unknown.
The other fire burning in the Keystone area is estimated between 40-50 acres.
The road is closed at Pennington & Custer County line off of 16A (seasonal gates).
