Evacuation Area Map:
2:23pm UPDATE – Several crews are working the fire with helicopter support.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A new wildfire has broken out Wednesday afternoon off Neck Yoke Road, southeast of Rockerville and Highway 16.
The Coyote Flats Fire was initially reported in the 23800 block of Pebble Lane.
The fire is reported between 30-50 acres with a direct impact to Coyote Flats Rd.
Localized evacuations are taking place per radio traffic and Neck Yoke Rd is reportedly being closed in the area.
There are several structures being threatened in the area.
We will continue to update this story as more information is received.
