Box Elder Structure Fire
The Box Elder Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of fire and smoke visible from a residential structure in the 700 Block of Box Elder Rd West, Box Elder SD, 57719 on Aug. 11, 2024 at 2:42 a.m.
First arriving firefighters found a free burning fire with a heavy smoke condition, issuing from the single story, residential structure with fire extending into the ceiling and roof assembly.
Rapid attack by firefighters contained the fire to the structure of origin, stopping the spread of the flames to nearby structures, infrastructure and other improvements.
The American Red Cross Serving Central and Western South Dakota, family and neighbors are assisting the residents.
No reports of injuries to firefighters or civilians were reported, unfortunately one domestic animal did perish as a result of the fire.
Please maintain your smoke and CO detectors, keep them clean, free of dust and dirt. When you change your clock, change detector batteries. Replace the entire detector after 10 years or if you suspect they are failing or faulty.
Agencies responding included Pennington County 911, Box Elder Volunteer Fire Department, Box Elder Police Department, Box Elder Public Works, Black Hawk Volunteer Fire Department, United States Air force 28th Bomb Wing / Ellsworth Air Force Base Fire Department, Whispering Pines Volunteer Fire Department, Rapid Valley Volunteer Fire Department, the Rapid City Fire Department Ambulance Service, North Haines Volunteer Fire Department, the New Underwood Volunteer Fire Department, the American Red Cross Serving Central and Western South Dakota, Black Hills Energy, Montana Dakota Utilities, and the South Dakota Highway Patrol.
The photo is courtesy of the Box Elder Volunteer Fire Department.