Burn Pile Caused South Dakota Fire



News

Private fire had spread into Bear Butte State Park

STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — A fire that burned 150 acres (61 hectares) on the north side of Bear Butte State Park over the weekend was caused by a debris burn pile that escaped.

The Great Plains Fire Information office says the burn pile was on private property, but the fire escaped and spread to the state park near Sturgis.

Local, state and federal firefighters responded. Gusty winds helped spread the fire that started Saturday, but it was fully contained Sunday.

No structures were endangered and no injuries were reported. There were no evacuations, and the park’s bison herd was not affected.

Officials say the park’s hiking trail will remain closed indefinitely as damage is assessed.

Topics

Recent

Growing Wildfire Risk Leaves States Grappling With How To Keep Property Insurers From Fleeing April 30, 2024
Evacuees: Understanding the Other Side of the Fence April 29, 2024
Fire Chief, Four Others Convicted Over Greece’s Deadliest Wildfire April 29, 2024
After Two Decades, Napa County (CA) Plans Revamp to Cal Fire-Contracted Firefighter Program April 26, 2024
Wildfire Rips Through Wharton (NJ) State Forest April 24, 2024

“

Private fire had spread into Bear Butte State Park STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — A fire that burned 150 acres (61 hectares) on the north side of Bear Butte State Park over the weekend was caused by a debris burn pile that escaped. The Great Plains Fire Information office says the burn pile was on […]



Get The Wildland Firefighter Newsletter

Subscribe Today

Evacuees: Understanding the Other Side of the Fence

By Chad Costa This job is fantastic, and I wouldn’t want to do anything else. Being able to help during someone’s worst day runs deep in all first responders’ blood. However, the past few years have put us all through the wringer. Having been involved with the...

Fire Chief, Four Others Convicted Over Greece’s Deadliest Wildfire

By DEREK GATOPOULOS and COSTAS KANTOURIS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek court convicted five former firefighting and disaster response officials on Monday over the deadliest wildfire in the country's history, with more than 100 people killed outside...

After Two Decades, Napa County (CA) Plans Revamp to Cal Fire-Contracted Firefighter Program

Edward Booth - The Press Democrat Apr. 25—Napa County's volunteer fire departments will soon be consolidated under a new plan to create a single chain of command. Beginning in July, the county's nine individual volunteer departments will be placed into the hierarchy...

« Older Entries

← Previous Next →

News