Personnel Battling Crow Peak Wildfire Grows to Nearly 420
SPEARFISH, S.D. (AP) — The number of personnel battling a wildfire on Crow Peak west of Spearfish has grown to nearly 420, with more arriving.
The fire sparked by lightning Friday evening has burned an estimated 1,000 acres, or about 1 ½ square miles. There is still no containment.
Crews are battling the flames on the ground and from the air. Voluntary evacuation notices have been issued, with 16 structures close to the fire. Higgins Gulch Road is closed to the public.
The area is a popular recreation destination. Black Hills National Forest officials have issued a temporary closure order for the immediate fire area for public safety.
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