In an update on Thursday, the firefighters wrote that dry and windy conditions that have helped stoke the flames were expected again. They also said that while they have worked to extinguish hot spots near structures, the area is under a Red Flag Warning through Thursday night. Our firefighters need your help today: Please avoid outdoor use of fire, or anything that could make sparks, they pleaded. Together, we can prevent another new fire.
But there was some good news for those returning to evacuated areas as the Pennington County Sheriff s Office said Thursday they were working on a plan to reopen travel on nearby West Highway 44, following reports of active fire near the highway on Wednesday night.
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