Fire Department | Rapid City South Dakota
WEBThe Department primarily focuses its efforts on public education, fire prevention initiatives, preparedness and overall community risk reduction. Should these efforts fail, we are ready, prepared and trained to respond to a wide variety of calls for service. We do this with fire.
Latest updates on the First Thunder Fire - KOTA
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Emergency services are prepared to evacuate in case winds shift the First Thunder Fire. RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - As of 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, the First Thunder Fire has burned 170 acres and is...
Wildfire burns west of Rapid City; residents urged to stay alert
WEBSep 2, 2024 · RAPID CITY — Authorities are advising some residents on the western edge of Rapid City to be ready for a potential evacuation order as a wildfire burns nearby. A pre-evacuation notice was in effect Tuesday morning.
First Thunder Fire reaches 100% containment, officials thank …
WEBSep 3, 2024 · The First Thunder Fire broke out on Monday, near several residential areas southwest of Rapid City. Over the proceeding days, fire fighters fought around the clock to mitigate any damage they could from it.
Crews slow progress of Sierra wildfire, but evacuations orders remain
WEBSep 5, 2024 · Firefighters battling a California wildfire that has burned through more than 5 square miles (13 square kilometers) of the high Sierra made significant progress slowing its growth on Wednesday, but hundreds of residents whose homes are threatened remained under evacuation orders.
New wildfire pops up west of Rapid City along South Canyon …
WEBR APID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Weeks after the First Thunder Fire lit up the skies west of Rapid City, another wildfire is burning in similar areas. The Miller Flats Fire is just west of South Canyon ...
Limited evacuations underway as fire crews battle wildfire near Rapid City
WEBMar 29, 2021 · RAPID CITY, S.D. — Fire crews are responding to a wildfire in the in the Schroeder Road area west of Rapid City. Limited evacuations are taking place, as the acreage of the blaze is estimated at 200 acres and growing. Officials are asking the public to stay clear of the area.
Firefighters making progress on Rapid City area fire | AP News
WEBOct 6, 2021 · RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Firefighters are making progress in containing a fire that’s burned nearly 1.5 square miles northwest of Rapid City. The so-called Auburn Fire is now 50% contained, according to fire officials.
Brush fires close Mt. Rushmore and I-90 in South Dakota, parts of Rapid …
WEBMar 29, 2021 · Brush fires due to dry, windy weather in South Dakota led to evacuations of parts of Rapid City and closed Mount Rushmore National Monument and parts of Interstate 90 Monday.
Grass fire near Rapid City uncontained, growing in size
WEBOct 5, 2021 · RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A grass fire north of Rapid City is growing in size and prompting officials to warn additional residents they may need to evacuate. Abnormally high temperatures, gusty winds and extremely dry conditions fueled a fire that began Monday afternoon.