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Heard on: Pennington SD Fire Dispatch Group Calls · 1/11/2026 04:08 PM
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All right, three units paged out for near Green Willow Drive.
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We have the neighbors near that address call in that the neighbors are doing an illegal burn in the backyard and it appears to have gotten away from them.
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Grass fire spreads during backyard burn in Rapid City

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units in Rapid City responded to a possible illegal backyard burn that appears to have spread beyond control near Green Willow Drive. Flames were reported about ten to twelve feet high, burning grass. Law enforcement and fire units were on scene to contain the fire.

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Green Willow Dr, Rapid City, SD 57703
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