Interagency News Release
Media Contact: Scott
Jacobson, Public Affairs Officer
Black Hills National Forest
(605)440-1409
scott.j.jacobson@usda.gov
First Thunder Fire Updates
Location: 3 miles southwest of Rapid City,
SD
Fire Information: 605-923-8868
Start Date: 9/2/2024
Cause: Under Investigation
Size: 157 acres
Containment: 77%
Resources: 100 total personnel, heavy
equipment including dozers, engines, and hand crews.
September 5, 2024 – Firefighters have made
great strides in their efforts to suppress the First Thunder Fire that was
reported early evening on September 2, 2024. Cooler temperatures and scattered rain
showers yesterday provided much needed moisture and was helpful to the firefighters
to reinforce the fireline during operations. Firefighter and public safety
continue to be a top priority.
Pre-evacuation warnings have been lifted in the area. Taylor
Ranch, Norseman, Victoria Lake, Buzzard’s Roost Trailhead and Falling Rock are
now open. Incident personnel would like to remind everyone that although the
roads are open, please be mindful that firefighting operations are still
ongoing and to avoid the area, if possible, for public and firefighter safety.
Fire weather today continues to be favorable with mostly
sunny skies with temperatures in the mid 70s and relative humidity at 45% and
low wind speeds 5-10mph through the weekend. Monday will bring temperatures
into the 90s and lower humidity and gusts up to 20mph.
For more information, please visit the First Thunder fire Facebook
page at: www.facebook.com/FirstThunderFire2024
Public safety information can be found at www.facebook.com/PennCoSheriff.
Water tender providing water to Rapid City Fire Department engine that is pumping water through hoses about 1/2 mile to firefighters mopping up inside the fire.
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