RAPID CITY - Firefighters managed to corral a fast-moving
wildland fire Monday that burned about 700 acres in less that four
hours near Ellsworth Air Force Base.
As of 4 p.m., base officials said the fire had been completely
contained.
According to a news release from the base, Ellsworth
firefighters teamed up with fire departments and other agencies
from Box Elder, North Haines, Piedmont, Sturgis, Hermosa, Great
Plains, Black Hawk, Rapid Valley, Keystone, Doty and New Underwood
to contain the fire.
No buildings were reported burned in the fire, and no injuries
were reported.
