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January 17, 2021
UPDATE: (January 17, 6:30 p.m.): In a press release, the Lemmon Fire Department confirmed that as of 5:27 p.m. Sunday, January 17, the Lemmon fire is now at 100% containment. An estimated 15,000 – 20,000 acres are estimated to be burned. No fatalities were reported, however two firefighters were injured and treated.
“The results of this fire could have been drastically different, but due to the training of local fire departments, assistance of other agencies and individuals, and the experience and leadership of the Incident Commander, the loss of property – while devastating – was contained to a minimum considering the circumstances. The amount of support has been simply overwhelming, as calls to assist have been received all over North and South Dakota. The Department thanks everyone that has stepped up to help in so many ways. We continue to think about and pray for those directly impacted by this horrible fire. Thank you once again to
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Border fire claims 20,000 acres in Adams and Perkins counties
A fire in Adams and Perkins counties claimed more than 20 miles of land as 20 area fire departments from North and South Dakota responded to help. The fire destroyed 19 farms and more than 20,000 acres of crops, with two firefighters injured in the blaze. Written By: Jackie Jahfetson | ×
A ranch, located in the valley of Lemmon Lake Road, stands barren by charcoaled-stained barbed-wire fence posts, still smoking with embers across the vast stretch of land. The ranch near Lemmon, S.D., experienced extensive damage due to the massive grassland fire that began Thursday evening. Jackie Jahfetson / Forum News Service
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Border fire claims 20,000 acres in Adams and Perkins counties
A fire in Adams and Perkins counties claimed more than 20 miles of land as 20 area fire departments from North and South Dakota responded to help. The fire destroyed 19 farms and more than 20,000 acres of crops, with two firefighters injured in the blaze. Written By: Jackie Jahfetson | ×
A ranch, located in the valley of Lemmon Lake Road, stands barren by charcoaled-stained barbed-wire fence posts, still smoking with embers across the vast stretch of land. The ranch near Lemmon, S.D., experienced extensive damage due to the massive grassland fire that began Thursday evening. Jackie Jahfetson / Forum News Service
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