Buffalo Fire burns 1000 acres

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Officials responded to a grass fire west of Swiftbird Friday afternoon.

Named the Buffalo Fire, the accidental ignition caused by a wheel bearing going out consumed roughly 1000 acres north of Highway 212.

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Agencies from Agar, Hoven, Timber Lake, Eagle Butte, Trail City, BIA and area task forces responded.

The fire is currently 100% contained but will continue to be monitored.