Cold Fire Containment at 75 Percent; Manpower Being Reduced
PRINGLE, S.D. (AP) — Containment of a wildfire in the Black Hills National Forest area of western South Dakota is at 75 percent, and manpower is being reduced.
The Cold Fire was first reported Saturday afternoon east of Pringle. The Great Plains Fire Information office says efforts now are focused on mop-up and patrolling the fire line.
The fire burned about 3 square miles in the Black Hills National Forest, Wind Cave National Park and on private land. About 50 personnel remain on scene, down from about 200 earlier in the week.
No structure damage or injuries have been reported, and no evacuations have been ordered. The cause of the fire isn't known.
Turkey hunting season begins this weekend, and fire officials are reminding hunters that the fire area is closed to the public.
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