Skyline Drive Fire

 Fire Update – Skyline Drive Area

Road/Fire Update: Skyline Drive will remain closed for an unspecified amount of time as Black Hills Power works to repair downed power lines. Fire crews will remain on scene throughout the night to monitor hotspots and ensure the fire remains contained.

Update: Fire is contained at 2 acres.

Fire Update – Skyline Drive Area

Just after 1:30 p.m., RCFD responded to reports of multiple fires in the Skyline Drive area. Three fires turned into two, after two of them combined…reported to be related to downed power lines. A caller also reported a possible electrical transformer explosion. The exact cause remains under investigation.

Current Status:

• Crews have stopped forward progress

• Handlines are being placed around the fire

• No structures are threatened

• No evacuations at this time

Resources on scene include:

Rapid City Fire Department, RCFD Module Crew, State Wildland resources, Whispering Pines & Rapid Valley Volunteer Fire Departments.

Due to ongoing operations and downed power lines, please avoid the area to allow firefighters to work safely.

We will provide updates as information becomes available.

                                                (Photo Credit: Rapid City Fire Department)