RAPID CITY, S.D. – Shortly before noon on Monday, September 19th, the Rapid City Fire Department was dispatched to a grass fire on Neptune Drive and East Signal Drive.
The fire was a total of 4.8 acres in size and has been determined to be human caused. The area of origin has been identified in the vicinity of an unpermitted camp.
When crews arrived on scene the fire was spreading fast and up the hill threatening structures. The Rapid City Police Department was on scene and assisted with evacuations.
The Rapid City Fire Department, with the assistance from South Dakota State Wildland, was able to extinguish the fire and stop it from spreading to any structures.
The dry conditions, hot weather, and winds seen yesterday created a fast moving fire, resulting in many resources being utilized to fight the fire.
Everyone who was evacuated from their homes were allowed back a few hours later.
