Aristocrat Fire Update
The Aristocrat Fire is 100% contained. Updated at 4:45 p.m.
Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 11 a.m.
Contact: Julie Johndreau 605-685-4096
The Aristocrat Fire is now mapped at 391 acres and is 60
percent contained. Firefighters continue to patrol and extinguish hot spots
inside control lines. Full containment is expected by the end of today. This
will be the last regular update.
“We encourage folks to stay out of the fire area,” said Pine
Ridge District Ranger Tim Buskirk. “Many of the roads in the area are very
sandy and difficult to travel on right now. We appreciate everyone’s
cooperation.”
The Aristocrat Fire was first reported at 10:38 am on
Friday, August 28. It is burning on Nebraska National Forest lands, near the
Spotted Tail Trailhead, south of Chadron, NE.
