February 25, 2020 - Pile Burning

South Dakota Wildland Fire Division

• The Bear Mountain Handcrew is currently burning approximately 50 slash piles on the Stone Tree Project. This is located an estimated 5 miles north of Rapid City. 
• The Black Hat Hancrew is currently burning approximately 100 slash piles in the Cavern Crest area which is located near Johnson Siding.
• The Custer District Office is burning approximately 40 machine piles south of American Center Road near the western boundary of Custer State Park. Additionally, six machine piles will be burned on Playhouse Road, just off of Needles Highway.

Crews will continue to tend and monitor the slash piles until they are dead out. Smoke may be visible for several days in the surrounding areas.

Stone Tree Slash Piles, photo taken by Donald Henry

Cavern Crest Slash Piles, photo taken by Louden Whirlwind Horse