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Iron Wildfire near Custer contained and controlled

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Iron Wildfire near Custer contained and controlled

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Custer, S.D., August 9, 2021 – Fire crews worked over the weekend to contain and control the Iron Wildfire in the Black Elk Wilderness Area.

The fire was started by lightning and was contained at 1.19 acres.

The Trailhead parking areas and hiking trails that were closed are now open to the public.

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