Western South Dakota Wildfire Now 60 Percent Contained
PRINGLE, S.D. (AP) — Crews have made progress fighting a wildfire in the Black Hills National Forest area of western South Dakota, despite gusty conditions.
The Great Plains Fire Information office says the Cold Fire that was first reported Saturday afternoon east of Pringle is now 60 percent contained.
The fire has burned about 3 square miles in the Black Hills National Forest, Wind Cave National Park and on private land.
No structure damage or injuries have been reported, and no evacuations have been ordered. The cause of the fire isn't yet known.
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