Soloman Fire
Reported: 12:49 AM, Dec. 2, 2022
Location: 1 mile west of Rochford in Pennington County
Size: 4.4 acres
Resources Responded: Federal, state, and local
Juniper Fire
Reported: 3:15 PM, Dec. 2, 2022
Location: 1 mile NW of Keystone, SD
Size: 0.1 acre
Resources responded: Federal, state, and local
Cause: Human Caused
Bogus Jim Creek Fire
Reported: 6:38 AM, Dec. 1, 2022
Location: 8 miles NW of Rapid City in Pennington County
Size: .21 acres
Resources Responded: Federal, state, and local
Cause: Under investigation
Contained: 12/01/22 at 8:00 AM
Echo Valley Fire
Reported: 11:12 PM, Dec. 1, 2022
Location: 2 miles West of Keystone, SD in Pennington County
Size: 1.27 acres
Resources Responded: State and local
Cause: Human Caused
Pleasant Fire
Reported: 11:42 AM Nov. 30, 2022
Location: 7 miles east of Dewey, SD in Fall River County
Size: 22 acres
Resources Responded: Federal, state, and local
Cause: Under investigation
Contained: 9:13 AM, Dec. 1,2 2022
Telegraph Fire
Reported:3:03 PM
Location: 2 miles west of Rockford, Pennington County
Size: .8 acre
Resources: State, federal, and local
Cause: Under investigation
Hill City, SD, Nov. 15, 2022 — The Palmer Gulch Fire that started on October 29, is now controlled. Fire crews have been mopping up the area for the past two weeks to ensure all hot spots have been extinguished. The fire burned 88 acres.
“Personnel
will be working in the area for the next week or so to rehab dozer lines that
were put in to stop the forward progress of the fire,” said Todd Hoover, Fire
Management Officer for the Hell Canyon Ranger District, Black Hills National Forest. “There is more cleanup
work to do and that will be done in the spring.”
The road closure on Palmer Creek Road is no longer in effect. Trails are now open, but the public is asked to avoid use of Palmer Creek Trail #2 until the foot bridge that was burned in the fire has been replaced. Additional safety rehab work on the trails will be completed in the spring.
Treat Fire
Reported: 12:52 PM, Oct. 31, 2022
Location: South of Chadron, NE and East of Highway 385
Size: 1 acre
Resources: Federal and local
Cause: Under investigation
Controlled: Oct. 31, 2:30
Trick Fire
Reported: 2:15 PM, Oct. 31, 2022
Location: South of Chadron
Size: .1 acre
Resources: Federal and local
Cause: Under investigation
Controlled: 4:30, Oct. 31, 2022
Nov. 15, 2022 - Palmer Gulch Fire Final Update: http://gpfireinfo.blogspot.com/2022/11/palmer-gulch-wildfire-final-update.html
“Forward progress of the fire has been stopped and crews are working to secure the fire perimeter in preparation for incoming weather” said Todd Hoover, Hell Canyon Ranger District’s Fire Management Officer. A Red Flag Warning is in effect due to dry, windy conditions with the weather forecast at the fire calling for highs in the 60s tomorrow and winds gusting from 20 to 30 mph Tuesday afternoon.
A
road closure
on Palmer Creek Road is in place until further notice. For public
safety, many trails in the Black Elk Wilderness Area are also closed. Trail
numbers #2, #3, #4, #8, #9N, and #9S trail will be closed until further notice.
Smoke will
continue to be thick in the area for the next several days. The public is asked
to avoid traveling on roads and trails in the vicinity of the fire for their
own safety and the safety of firefighters.
Update as of 9:30 AM, October 31, 2022
Overnight firefighters held containment lines. The fire is now estimated at 92 acres and remains 40% contained. The fire is burning in heavy dead and down fuels in steep terrain. Heavy smoke and snags continue to be a concern for firefighters.
A Fire Weather Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for portions of southwestern and south central South Dakota from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. Warm temperatures, low relative humidity values, and strong southwest to west winds may produce critical fire weather conditions Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday.
Update as of 7:45 PM, October 30, 2022
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Update as of 1:30 PM, October 30, 2022
The Palmer Gulch wildfire is located in Pennington County, 3 miles southeast of Hill City was reported on October 29, at approximately 1:00 pm. The cause is under investigation. Federal, State, Local, and Air resources have responded and are on scene.
The fire is burning on Black Hills National Forest lands, near the Black Elk Wilderness. The fire burned actively throughout the night as crews worked to place handline around the fire. Currently, the fire is burning in heavy dead and downed timber and estimated at 60 acres.
A road closure on Palmer Creek Road is in place until further notice. For public safety, many trails in the Black Elk Wilderness Area are also closed. Trail numbers #2, #3, #4, #8, #9N, #9S and Cathedral Spires trail will be closed until further notice. Smoke will continue to be thick in the area for the next several days. The public is asked to avoid traveling on roads and trails in the vicinity of the fire for their own safety and the safety of firefighters.
Low winds will contribute to poor smoke dispersal for local communities. Cool temperatures and no precipitation are forecasted for the next several days until Wednesday when a cold front approaches the Black Hills.
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Update as of 9:00 AM, October 30, 2022
An estimated 15 acres of fire growth took place overnight toward the wilderness.
Resources today will include a fixed wing Air Attack platform and a National Guard helicopter. Federal, state, and local firefighters will continue the interagency effort on the ground. Firefighters will work on suppression and mop up efforts throughout the day.
Fire Weather Update from the National Weather Service:
Afternoon highs are forecast to reach the mid 60s to mid 70s, with minimum relative humidity values expected to fall into the 15 to 25 percent range. Strongest winds will likely occur across northeastern WY and south central SD, where sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph and gusts to around 35 mph will be possible. This combination of temperatures, relative humidity, and winds would lead to critical fire weather conditions. Similar conditions may linger across south central SD into Wednesday, though confidence is lower compared to Tuesday.
Update as of 6:00 PM, October 29, 2022
Estimated size is now 50 acres. The fire is currently being mapped; a more accurate number for acreage is anticipated momentarily.
The Palmer Creek Road is closed and is expected to remain closed until at least tomorrow.
The Palmer Creek Trail is closed and will remain closed until it is deemed safe for the public.
There are no evacuations in place.
An air attack platform flew the fire and reported that the State dozer was making good progress towards containment. Firefighters continue to suppress any active areas of the fire using fire line and engine work.
Two engines will staff the fire overnight and mop up is anticipated to continue the next couple of days.
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place. All aircraft - including drones - are prohibited from flying within the TFR.
Update as of 3:12 PM, October 29, 2022
Estimated size is now 15 acres
Update as of 2:49 PM, October 29, 2022
Reported: 12:49 pm, October 29, 2022
Location: Black Elk Wilderness roughly near the Palmer Gulch Trailhead
Estimated size: 3-5 acres
Fuel Type: Grass and timber
Resources: Federal, state, and local. A state dozer is enroute to assist.
Cause: Under investigation
Tigerville Fire
Reported: 1:46 pm, Oct 25, 2022
Location: 3 miles northwest of Hill City in Pennington County
Size: .2 acres
Resources: Federal, state and local
Cause: Under investigation
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to conduct a prescribed burn operation today in the Fort Meade Recreation area near Sturgis. Firefighters from the US Forest Service, South Dakota Wildland Fire Division, and local Volunteer Fire Departments are assisting the BLM in these operations.
Objectives of this prescribed burn are to reduce forest density and hazardous fuels accumulations, expand habit for wildlife, and increase the health of native plants and hardwoods. This prescribed burn will also assist in reducing the risk of high intensity wildfire to people, communities, and natural resources.
Today firefighters plan on burning 139 acres.
The public should expect smoke to be visible for several days throughout the burn area. Fire officials from the BLM will assess conditions and expected weather to determine if they will continue with burn operations tomorrow.
Questions about the burn can be directed to BLM Fire Management Officer, Travis Lipp, at 605-210-0741.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to conduct a prescribed burn operation today in the Englewood area south of Lead. Firefighters from the US Forest Service, South Dakota Wildland Fire Division, and local Volunteer Fire Departments are assisting the BLM in these operations.
Objectives of this prescribed burn are to reduce forest density and hazardous fuels accumulations, expand habit for wildlife, and increase the health of native plants and hardwoods. This prescribed burn will also assist in reducing the risk of high intensity wildfire to people, communities, and natural resources.
Today firefighters plan on burning 89 acres.
The public should expect smoke to be visible for several days throughout the burn area. Fire officials from the BLM will assess conditions and expected weather to determine if they will continue with burn operations tomorrow.
Questions about the burn can be directed to BLM Fire Management Officer, Travis Lipp, at 605-210-0741.
Bale Fire
Reported: 2:25 pm, Oct 17, 2022
Location: Crook County, 6 miles north of Hulett, WY
Size: 22.5 acres
Resources: Federal, state and local
Cause: under investigation
Contained at 6:30 pm, Oct 17
K Bar S Fire
Reported: 4:23 pm, Oct 16, 2022
Location: K Bar S Ranch, West of Keystone, SD
Size: 2 acres
Resources: Federal, state and local
Cause: Under investigation
Cabin Fire
Reported: 4:08 pm, Oct 15, 2022
Location: 11 Miles S. of Long Pine, NE (in Brown County)
Size: .1 acre
Resources: Federal, local
Cause: Under investigation
Wildcat Gulch Fire
Reported: 2:09 pm, Oct 13, 2022
Location: 5 miles SW of Lead, SD (Lawrence County)
Size: .1 acre
Resources; Federal, state, local
Cause: Under investigation
Contained, controlled, out at 10:35 am, Oct 14.
Medicine Bull Fire
Reported: 1:11 pm, Oct 13, 2022
Location: 6 miles N of Kennebec, SD (Lyman County)
Size: 60.2 acres
Resources: Federal, state and local
Cause: Under investigation
Contained and controlled at 4:05 pm, Oct 13.
Watson Fire
Reported: 12:56 pm, Oct 13, 2022
Location: 2.5 miles east of Hill City, SD
Size: .25 acres
Resources: Federal, state and local
Cause: under investigation'
Contained at 2:30 pm, Oct 13.
Power Fire
Reported: 6:34 am, Oct 4, 2022
Location: 1 mile SE of Pringle, SD
Size: .1 acre
Resources: Federal and Local
Cause: lightning
Contained and controlled: 8:32 am, Oct 4, 2022
Campground Fire
Reported 12:58 pm, Oct 5, 2022
Location: 15 miles SW of Chadron, NE, Dawes County
Size: 3.5 acres
Cause: lightning
Contained: 10:28 pm, Oct 5, 2022
Dewey Road Fire
Reported: 5:37 pm, Oct 2, 2022
Location: 3 miles north of Edgemont, SD
Size: 13.72 acres
Resources: Federal and State
Cause: unknown
Contained: 9:06 pm, Oct 2
Reported: 12:38 pm, Oct 2
Location: 3 miles south of Halsey, NE
Size: 18,930 acres
Resources: Federal, State and Local
Cause: Under investigation
Containment: 97% as of Oct 7, 2022
Bovee Fire Update
Friday,
October 7, 2022 – 9:00 a.m.
Rocky
Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1
Dan
Dallas, Incident Commander
Information
Phone: 402-302-0368 (public) 402-937-9090 (media only)
Email: 2022.bovee@firenet.gov
Information
Staffing Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Special Note: In our
efforts to right size for current fire conditions on the Bovee Fire, today is
the last shift for Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1. At 7:00
am Saturday, management of the fire will transfer to a local Type 4 Incident
Management Team. The Rocky Mountain team would like to thank all those who have
worked so hard to assist us during our tenure here. This will be the last
written update for the Bovee Fire, but updates may be posted on the Nebraska
National Forests & Grasslands Facebook page as the situation warrants.
Current Situation: The
Bovee Fire is 18,930 acres and 97% contained. The fire is completely surrounded
by fireline. Firefighters continue to work on improving the line, mopping up,
and patrolling. Structure protection forces have completed assessments and will
focus today on chipping fuels near structures. Residents should note that even
though the fire is approaching full containment, smoke may be visible in the
interior of the fire for some time. This is normal and does not present a
threat.
Division A: A UAS (Unmanned Aerial System or drone) found no
heat near the line yesterday. Today, firefighters will continue to patrol the
line and mop up any heat sources that may be found.
Division Z: There is one small
area of heat remaining inside the fireline on the south end of this division.
Though inside the fireline, this heat source accounts for the 3% of the fire
that remains uncontained. Today, firefighters will grid this area to ensure all
hotspots are found and mop them up. The remainder of the Division will be
patrolled. Hazard tree mitigation will occur on Road 201 and Trail 112.
Division L: The
UAS found two heat sources yesterday in the shelterbelt on the north end of the
Division. Crews quickly mopped them up. Today, the focus will be on patrolling
the fireline and mopping up any other hot spots that may be found.
Weather, Fuels, and Fire Behavior:
Today will be the coldest day
of the week with highs in the upper 40s, a minimum RH of 40%,and light/variable
winds. A few scattered sprinkles are possible in the morning, but skies should
clear in the afternoon. Saturday will see mostly sunny skies, highs in the
upper 60s, and minimum RH of 40%. Winds will be light and out of the west.
Fuels remain moist, and no additional fire spread is anticipated.
Evacuations, Closures, and
Fire Restrictions:
There are no current
evacuations on the Bovee Fire.
Highway 2 is open, but please
use caution as there will continue to be fire traffic in and around the fire
area.
An Area Closure encompassing the entire Bessey Ranger District is
in place on the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands. Fire restrictions are
also in place on various parts of the Forests and Grasslands. For additional
information on both, visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/nebraska/alerts-notices
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Bovee Fire
Statistics: Size: 18,932 acres Containment: 56% Total Personnel:
219 Location: 3 mi. S. of Halsey, NE Reported: October 2, 2022 Cause: human caused, under investigation |
For More Information: Information Phone: 402-302-0368 (public) Media only phone: 402-937-9090 Email: 2022.bovee@firenet.gov InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8437/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NebraskaForestsGrasslands/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/USFSNebraska?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor |
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to continue prescribed burning operations today in the Englewood area south of Lead. Firefighters from the US Forest Service, South Dakota Wildland Fire Division, and local Volunteer Fire Departments are assisting the BLM in these operations.
Objectives of this prescribed burn are to reduce forest
density and hazardous fuels accumulations, expand habit for wildlife, and
increase the health of native plants and hardwoods. This prescribed burn will
also assist in reducing the risk of high intensity wildfire to people,
communities, and natural resources.
On Sep 26, firefighters were able to successful burn 87 acres and they anticipate burning 110 acres today, Sep 27.
The public should expect smoke to be visible for several days throughout the burn area. Fire officials from the BLM will assess conditions and expected weather to determine if they will continue with burn operations tomorrow.
Questions about the burn can be directed to BLM Fire Management Officer, Travis Lipp, at 605-210-0741.
Eden Wildfire
Reported: 2:01 pm, Sep. 26, 2022
Location: 1 mile east of Whitewood, SD
Size: 28.7 acres
Resources: Federal, State and Local
Cause: Human
Contained at 3:00 pm, Sep. 26, 2022
Ruby Flats RX
On Sep 23, 2022, Lawrence County conducted a 1 acre burn 2.5 miles S-SE of Lead, SD (Exemption Area).
Butte Creek Fire
Reported: Sep 24, 2022 at 1:35 pm
Location: 14328 Old Hwy 212, Newell, SD
Size: 480 acres
Resources: Federal, State and Local
Cause: human
Contained Sep 24 at 2:00 pm, Controlled Sep 25 at 8:25 am.
Pit Fire
Reported: Sep 24, 2022 at 4:36 pm
Location: Spearfish Canyon Shooting Range
Size: 3 acres
Resources: Federal and local
Cause: human
Contained Sep 24 at 7:40 pm
Whitewater Creek Fire:
Rumford Fire:
Basin Fire:
Crow Creek Fire:
Updated 5:50 p.m. on August 31, 2022
Choke Cherry Fire:
· Reported @ 12:40 p.m. MST on August 31, 2022
· Location: 8 miles Southeast of Thedford, NE along Gaston Road
· Size: 169 acres
· Cause: lightning
· Federal resources responded with earlier support from a Single-Engine Air Tanker.
· Contained @ 5:50 p.m. August 31.
Matias Fire:
· Reported @ 11:43 a.m. MST on August 31, 2022
· Location: 8 miles North of Edgemont, SD in Fall River County
· Size: 2 acres
· Cause: Lightning
· Federal, State, and Local resources are responding.
· Contained @ 2:30 p.m. and Controlled at 4:30 p.m. on August 31.
Tail Fire:
· Reported @ 10:42 a.m. MST on August 31, 2022
· Location: near Black Hawk, SD
· Size: .01 acre
· Federal and Local resources responded.
· Cause: Human debris
· Contained @ 11:!5 a.m. and Controlled at 12:49 p.m. on August 31.
Ash Hollow Fire:
· Reported @ 10:18 a.m. MST on August 31, 2022
· Location: 6 miles East of Chadron, NE on Redfern Road
· Size: .01 acre
· Federal and Local resources responded.
· Cause: Lightning
· Contained @ 11:28 a.m. on August 31.