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FINAL RELEASE

June 19, 2014

7:30 p.m.

Bowman Fire Caused by Lightning & Now Contained

Pringle, SD – Crews from Federal, State and Volunteer Fire Departments arrived at the Bowman Fire 3 miles east of Pringle late this afternoon.   Control lines were completed, the fire is contained and crews are mopping up hot spots.

The Bowman Fire is located on US Forest Service Lands, burned approximately 2.5 acres and was caused by lightning. Crews will continue on watch and mop up until dark tonight and then through tomorrow.  

Resources that responded included Federal, State and Volunteer Fire Departments from Argyle, Custer and Pringle.  No structures were threatened.  

Smoke may continue to be visible from the Pringle area.  Updates and more information will be available at http://gpfireinfo.blogspot.com/.  

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Great Plains Fire Information

Fire Information (605)923-8868

Email: greatplainsfireinfo@gmail.com

                                 

June 19, 2014

4:30 p.m.

Bowman Fire Reported Near Pringle

Pringle, SD – A fire has been reported earlier today and crews are enroute to  approximately 3 miles straight east of Pringle, SD in the Bowman Ridge Area.

The Bowman Fire size is estimated to be approximately one acre and better information will be available when crews arrive on scene.  Early reports are that the fire is in an area with lots of fuels on the ground with significant amounts of dead and down trees.   At this time the cause is unknown, and whether it is on public or private land

Engines responding include one Federal, two State and Volunteer Fire Departments from Argyle, Custer and Pringle.  One handcrew is also enroute.

Smoke is visible from the Pringle area.  Updates will be available as we get more information or at http://gpfireinfo.blogspot.com/.  

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HIDDEN FIRE

• 06/11/2014 16:46
• LAWRENCE CO, 21423 US HWY 385, S OF DEADWOOD
• 0.10 Acre