Conata Fire
Reported: 1:43 p.m. July 24, 2020
Location: SE of Wall, Imlay, SD
Size: 50 acre
Resources: Federal and local
Under investigation
Flint Hill Fire
Reported: 12:28 p.m. July 24, 2020
Location: 2.5 miles NW of Cascade Springs
Size: 0.5 acre
Resources: Local, State, and Federal
Under investigation
Friday, July 24, 2020
July 24, 2020
Restrictions to be Lifted from Black Elk Wilderness
Release Date: 07/24/2020, 5:00 PM
Contact: Kelsey Bean, Kelsey.bean@usda.gov, 479-719-6814
“I
am grateful for the efforts of our firefighters, our partners who assisted with
the fire effort, and the cooperation of the public allowing the firefighters to
quickly respond and contain this fire. The Black Elk Wilderness is an
incredible gem and enjoyed by our visitors as well as our local communities. I
am thankful for all the assistance and cooperation” said Tracy Anderson, Hell
Canyon District Ranger.
Restrictions to be Lifted from Black Elk Wilderness
Release Date: 07/24/2020, 5:00 PM
Contact: Kelsey Bean, Kelsey.bean@usda.gov, 479-719-6814
Custer, SD, Jul.
24, 2020 –
Firefighters will continue to monitor the burn area of the Black Elk Fire that
was first reported Wednesday afternoon in the Black Elk Wilderness. As of 5:00
PM today the fire burned 7.6 acres and is 100% contained.
Due
to the containment of the fire, a number of resources have been demobilized. A
20-person hand crew, a National Guard Blackhawk Helicopter and a Rapid
Extraction Module will remain in the area and continue to work throughout the
weekend.
Starting
on Saturday July 25th, the emergency closure order for Black Elk
Wilderness that was put in place for public and wildland firefighter safety
will be lifted. The public is asked not to go into the burned area as hazards
still remain. Additionally, temporary flight restriction that was put in place
restricting aircraft will be lifted at 8:00 PM tonight.
The fire burned in heavy dead and downed timber
in steep and remote terrain. Cause of the fire is a lightning strike from July
20, 2020.
July 24, 2020
Crews Continue to Secure Line on Black Elk Fire
Release Date: 07/24/2020
Contact: Kelsey Bean, Kelsey.bean@usda.gov, 479-719-6814
Custer, SD, Jul. 24, 2020 – Fire crews stayed overnight Thursday, monitoring a fire located in the Black Elk Wilderness, ½ mile southeast of Black Elk Peak. The fire was reported Wednesday afternoon and is estimated to be 7.6 acres. Crews will continue to secure and improve lines throughout today. The use of helicopter bucket drops are aiding firefighting efforts along the perimeter. As of 8:00 PM last night, the fire is 50% contained.
Multiple resources have been ordered which include a type 3 helicopter, two type 1 helicopters, a National Guard Blackhawk Helicopter, two 20-person hand crews, five engines, and several resource advisors.
For public and wildland firefighter safety, an emergency closure order has been put in place for the Black Elk Wilderness which includes the Black Elk Peak Trail #9 and several other trails in the area. (closure map) The public should not enter the area until the order has been lifted. The Black Hills National Forest is working to rescind the closure once 100% containment is reached. Once reopened the public is reminded to stay on designated trails in the Black Elk Wilderness and not enter the burned area as hazards exist.
A Temporary Flight Restriction has been put in place for the area and will continue until the order has been lifted. Modifications have been made to allow local commercial operators to continue services in the surrounding area.
The fire is burning in heavy dead and downed timber in steep and remote terrain. Cause of the fire is a lightning strike from July 20, 2020.
Crews Continue to Secure Line on Black Elk Fire
Release Date: 07/24/2020
Contact: Kelsey Bean, Kelsey.bean@usda.gov, 479-719-6814
Custer, SD, Jul. 24, 2020 – Fire crews stayed overnight Thursday, monitoring a fire located in the Black Elk Wilderness, ½ mile southeast of Black Elk Peak. The fire was reported Wednesday afternoon and is estimated to be 7.6 acres. Crews will continue to secure and improve lines throughout today. The use of helicopter bucket drops are aiding firefighting efforts along the perimeter. As of 8:00 PM last night, the fire is 50% contained.
Multiple resources have been ordered which include a type 3 helicopter, two type 1 helicopters, a National Guard Blackhawk Helicopter, two 20-person hand crews, five engines, and several resource advisors.
For public and wildland firefighter safety, an emergency closure order has been put in place for the Black Elk Wilderness which includes the Black Elk Peak Trail #9 and several other trails in the area. (closure map) The public should not enter the area until the order has been lifted. The Black Hills National Forest is working to rescind the closure once 100% containment is reached. Once reopened the public is reminded to stay on designated trails in the Black Elk Wilderness and not enter the burned area as hazards exist.
A Temporary Flight Restriction has been put in place for the area and will continue until the order has been lifted. Modifications have been made to allow local commercial operators to continue services in the surrounding area.
The fire is burning in heavy dead and downed timber in steep and remote terrain. Cause of the fire is a lightning strike from July 20, 2020.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
July 23, 2020
Lytle Hill Fire
Reported: 5:02 p.m. July 23, 2020
Location: 10 miles west southwest of Spearfish, SD
Size: 0.25 acre
Resources: Federal
Reported: 5:02 p.m. July 23, 2020
Location: 10 miles west southwest of Spearfish, SD
Size: 0.25 acre
Resources: Federal
July 23, 2020
Black Elk Fire
Reported: 2:15 p.m. July 22, 2020
Location: Black Elk Wilderness, SD; 1/2 mile southeast of Black Elk Peak
Size: 7.6 acres
Resources: Federal
Reported: 2:15 p.m. July 22, 2020
Location: Black Elk Wilderness, SD; 1/2 mile southeast of Black Elk Peak
Size: 7.6 acres
Resources: Federal
Cause: Lightning
50% Contained
July 23, 2020
Crews Continue to Fight Black Elk Fire
Release Date: 07/23/2020
Contact: Kelsey Bean, Kelsey.bean@usda.gov , 479-719-6814
Multiple
resources have been ordered which include a type 3 helicopter, two type 1
helicopters, a National Guard Blackhawk Helicopter, two 20-person hand crews,
five engines, and several resource advisors.
For public and wildland firefighter safety, an emergency closure order has been put in place for the Black Elk Wilderness which includes the Black Elk Peak Trail #9 and several other trails in the area. (closure map) The public should not enter the area until the order has been lifted.
The
fire is burning in heavy dead and downed timber in steep and remote terrain.
Cause of the fire is a lightning strike from July 20, 2020.
Crews Continue to Fight Black Elk Fire
Release Date: 07/23/2020
Contact: Kelsey Bean, Kelsey.bean@usda.gov , 479-719-6814
Custer, SD, Jul.
23, 2020 –
Fire crews continue to fight a wildfire in the Black Elk Wilderness Area
approximately ½ mile SE of Black Elk Peak. The fire was reported yesterday afternoon
and is estimated to be between 3-5 acres with no sufficient growth last night. Crews
are constructing saw line and hand line to secure the perimeter and mitigate
snag hazards. The use of helicopter bucket drops are aiding firefighting efforts
along the perimeter. As of 11:30 AM today, the fire is 25% contained.
For public and wildland firefighter safety, an emergency closure order has been put in place for the Black Elk Wilderness which includes the Black Elk Peak Trail #9 and several other trails in the area. (closure map) The public should not enter the area until the order has been lifted.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
July 22, 2020
Black Elk Fire
Reported: 2:15 p.m. July 22, 2020
Location: Black Elk Wilderness, SD
Size: 3 acres
Resources: Federal
Reported: 2:15 p.m. July 22, 2020
Location: Black Elk Wilderness, SD
Size: 3 acres
Resources: Federal
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