Black Hills National Forest
Forest Service News Release
Media Contact: Scott Jacobson, Public Affairs Officer
(605) 440-1409
scott.j.jacobson@usda.gov
Silver Mountain Fire Update
October 3, 2024 – The Silver Mountain
Fire was reported at 11:15am located approximately 1 mile west of Rockerville,
SD. The fire is currently estimated at 15-20 acres with federal, state, and
local firefighters responding. Multiple air resources are aiding ground crews
with suppression efforts to stop forward progression and establish a perimeter
around the fire. Firefighter and public safety continue to be a top priority.
Pennington County Emergency Management and the Pennington
County Sheriff’s Office have issued an official pre-evacuation notification to
residents impacted by the Silver Mountain Fire. Silver Mountain Road is
currently closed. Please avoid the area to allow firefighters to continue
suppression efforts.
Critical fire weather today continues to impact the Black
Hills area with temperatures in the 60s and low relative humidity. A fire
weather watch has been issued for tomorrow with breezy winds sustained at
10-20mph, and gusts up to 30mph expected. With continued critical fire weather
across the area, Forest officials are asking the public to be extremely careful
on the Forest with ignitions.
For more information, please visit the Silver Mountain Fire
Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/silvermountainfire2024/
Public safety information can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/RCPCEmgMgmt
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