Aero Road Wildfire

The Aero Road Fire located near Rockerville in the area of Neck Yoke Road and Aero Road was called controlled on Monday afternoon and reached a size of 16.02 acres.  The update in acreage is due to more accurate mapping abilities, not additional fire growth. 

Fire investigators have determined the cause to be discarded stove/fireplace ashes. One single family residential structure sustained serious fire damage to the exterior and interior portions of the house from the wildfire. 

There were no reported injuries and no evacuations have occurred. 

This fire is currently in patrol status and firefighters will continue to monitor for smoke. Residents may expect to see smoke in the area for the next several days. Residents and visitors are urged to refrain from taking any action in extinguishing small smoke plumes. You should notify local authorities with any concerns.  

Fire Report for January 26, 2015

Greyhound Fire

• Located on private land in the Greyhound Gulch area
• 2.5 acres
• Local, state, and federal resources responded
• Observed Fire Behavior – Active fire was observed with 1-2 foot flame lengths at the head of the fire, Fire was on a south aspect upper 1/3 of the slope. Two spot fires occurred due to heavy dead and down materials and wind gust in the 15-20 mph.
• Cause is under investigation
• Mop up efforts continue by local and state firefighters on Tuesday, January 27

Bear Mountain Hand Crew Member from SD Wildland Fire on the Greyhound Gulch Fire.

385 South Fire

• Located on private land
• .2 acre
• Local, state, and federal resources responded
• Caused by human activity
• This fire is considered contained and controlled

December 22, 2014 - Fire Report

Peridot Fire

• Located off of Sheridan Lake road near Dunsmore and Peridot roads
• Size is .1 of an acre
• State resources responded
• Controlled

Lady C Fire

• Located north of Hot Springs in the Battle Mountain area
• Size is .6 of an acre
• Local and state resources responded
• Controlled

Lady C Fire

Sunday Gulch Fire

• Located on Forest Service property near Horsethief Lake
• Size is now estimated at .5 acre
• Federal resources have responded

Battle Fire

• Located near Hermosa south of Highway 40 and 1/2 mile west of Highway 79
• Burning on the south side of the road
• Size is estimated at .1 acre
• Local VFD resources responded

Ignition to Continue on the Prairie Prescribed Fire

Fire officials are planning to continue ignition of the Prairie prescribed fire on the Black Hills National Forest today, Friday, December 12.

Starting mid-morning, fire crews plan to burn about 160 acres.

The prescribed burn will take place approximately 2 miles southwest of Hisega, 4 miles southeast of Pactola Reservoir and 1 mile east of Hwy 16.

Fire will be confined primarily to south-facing slopes and bordered by snow and frozen fuels limiting fire behavior on north-facing slopes. Crews will continue to monitor the burn after ignition is complete. 

Smoke may be visible for several days from Highway 385, Sheridan Lake Road, and Rapid City.

Smoke from this fire may impact visibility on Highway 44.  Motorists in the area are urged to use caution.  

For more information on the Black Hills National Forest, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/blackhills.

The media contact for this prescribed fire is Beth Doten, (605) 440-0263.  

Paramount Fire

• Located along I-90 near exit 14 inside Spearfish city limits
• Estimated at 5.1 acres
• Local resources initially responded
• State and federal resources will assist
• Cause is under investigation

Geary Boulevard Fire

• Located off of Norris Peak road near Johnson Siding
• Estimated at .25 acre
• Local resources responded
• Cause is under investigation

Blue Bell Fire

As of 3:30 pm on Sunday, December 7, 2014

• Burning in Custer State Park near the Blue Bell Lodge
• The estimated size is 1.5 acres
• State and local resources have been ordered and responded to include multiple engines and a hand crew
• The cause is currently under investigation