South Dakota Department of Agriculture

News Release

For Immediate Release: February 11, 2015

Media Contact: Jeni Lawver, 605.381.7232

Aero Road Fire Final Size 16.02 Acres

RAPID CITY, S.D.— The Aero Road Fire located near Rockerville in the area of Neck Yoke Road and Aero Road was called controlled on Monday afternoon and reached a size of 16.02 acres.  The update in acreage is due to more accurate mapping abilities, not additional fire growth. 

Fire investigators have determined the cause to be discarded stove/fire place ashes. One single family residential structure sustained serious fire damage to the exterior and interior portions of the house from the wildfire. 

There were no reported injuries and no evacuations have occurred. 

This fire is currently in patrol status and firefighters will continue to monitor for smoke. Residents may expect to see smoke in the area for the next several days. Residents and visitors are urged to refrain from taking any action in extinguishing small smoke plumes. You should notify local authorities with any concerns. 

South Dakota Wildland Fire can be found on Twitter @SDWildlandFire and on Facebook by searching SD Wildland Fire.

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