Please do not call 911 if you see a large plume of smoke in the air southwest of Rapid City today (April 22, 2025). The Mystic Ranger District of the Black Hills National Forest will continue the Victoria Prescribed Fire, located approximately five miles southwest of Rapid City, if conditions allow. An estimated 85 acres will be burned.
Prescribed fires reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.
No closures are anticipated for the Victoria Prescribed Fire. Watch for warning signs along roads near all prescribed fire areas before and during burns.
We are asking forest visitors to avoid the area during this time. Residents may experience smoke during the prescribed burn. Go to https://fire.airnow.gov/ to find more detailed information about air quality. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights if you encounter smoke on the road.
Weather conditions will be evaluated in the hours before the burn begins. If conditions are not favorable, this scheduled prescribed fire activity may be canceled.
Stay informed about scheduled prescribed fires through the forest website and social media channels. County emergency management officials will be notified when the burning begins.
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