A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties/areas: Custer, SD; at 4:26 PM on JUL 27, 2026 Effective until 6:25 PM. Message from IPAWSWEA.
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There is a Wildfire at the south end of Bender Ridge Rd. If you live in the area between Bender Ridge, Box Canyon, and Triple M Ranch Rd please be ready to leave if necessary on your own. Livestock can be housed at the County Fairgrounds. Evacuation center at American Legion in Hermosa.
Wildfire on Bender Ridge Rd off Box Canyon. Prepare to leave if you need.