Early Morning Fire on City's South Side

Rapid City, S.D.- Rapid City Fire crews extinguished an early morning residential structure fire just before 5 am this morning.

At 4:43 am, crews from stations 4, 1, and 6 were dispatched to 4111 Wild Flower Dr. for a report of a structure fire. When Engine 4 arrived four minutes later, the crew found smoke and flames coming from a wall between the main door to the residence and the attached garage. All occupants of the home were out prior to fire crews arriving.

The fire was quickly knocked down. Crews then worked to ensure that there were no hot spots. The fire was completely extinguished in less than an hour. Fire damage was limited to the garage area of the structure. Minor smoke damage occurred in the living area of the home.

The American Red Cross, serving Central and Western South Dakota, was called to assist the family with immediate needs. The Rapid City Fire Department was also assisted by the Rapid City Police Department, Montana Dakota Utilities, and Black Hills Energy.

There were no reported injuries to civilians or Fire Service personnel. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Rapid City Fire Department Fire and Life Safety division.

The Rapid City Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that a well planned and practiced escape plan can save lives in the event of a fire in your home. That plan should include working smoke detectors on every level of your home. For more info on escape planning, visit http://www.rcgov.org/departments/fire-department/fire-and-life-safety/fire-is-fast-1361.html.

No updates regarding this incident are anticipated at this time. Please contact Rapid City Fire Department Public Information Officer Jim Bussell at (605)-394-4180 for questions related to this release.

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