Myrtle Fire 100% contained - KOTA Territory News

Myrtle Fire 100% contained

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The Myrtle Fire, burning east of Pringle, is now 100 percent contained. The fire burned more than 10,000 acres and cost around $4 million.  Resources and crews that are no longer needed to watch for hot spots will be sent to other fires.  Investigators believe it was started by a road grader.

The Longhorn Complex Fire on the Rosebud Reservation is 70 percent contained at more than 44,000 acres.  Tuesday, firefighting efforts focused on burnout operations and patrol of existing fire lines.  Fire officials meet Wednesday to discuss allowing evacuees in the Spring Creek community to return home.

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