Highlands fire growing between Custer and Newcastle - KOTA Territory News

Highlands fire growing between Custer and Newcastle

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The Highlands fire located between Custer and Newcastle has grown to 394 acres since the weekend.

Five structures have been destroyed and 2 damaged out of 60 that were threatened.  Crews report 60% containment. 

Highway 16 remains open.

A Type III management team is in place. The fire is mostly burning on private property at this time.

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