February 13, 2019

Black Hills National Forest

Forest Managers are continuing to reduce hazardous fuels across the Black Hills National Forest.

Hell Canyon (Southern Hills)

• Firefighters are burning 6 large landing piles in the Pleasant Valley Area. Smoke may be visible for several days.

Mystic (Central Hills)

• Crews are burning along Silver City Road.
• Starting 2/14, crews will be burning approximately 9 miles NW of Hill City, SD above the Deerfield Park subdivision. Smoke may be seen from Deerfield Road, East Slate Road and surrounding areas for several days.

Bearlodge (WY)

• Firefighters are burning piles near Reynolds Road, approximately 10 miles SE of Sundance, WY.

Officials appreciate the support from local communities and said that reducing fuels this time of year makes fire suppression operations safer during the summer months.