Camper comes off hitch, sparks ignite grassfire in Watertown

WATERTOWN, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a camper that came unhooked from a pickup hitch caused sparks that ignited a grassfire in Watertown. Watertown Fire Rescue was called to the scene about 1:10 p.m. Saturday (April 9, 2022) and discovered a fast-moving blaze that was moving toward a farm and a residence. Crews were able to contain the fire in about 20 minutes. The Watertown Public Opinion reports that no structures were damaged in the 2.5-acre fire. The incident remains under investigation.