STURGIS, S.D. – Firefighters across the area were busy knocking down fires over the weekend and today, they are battling more.

A new fire reported this afternoon was named the Bender Fire. It was located in the 24600 block of Bender Ridge Road west of Hermosa and was listed at 30 acres. The Custer County Office of Emergency Services stated if you live in the area between Bender Ridge, Box Canyon, and Triple M Ranch Rd, please be ready to leave on your own if necessary. Livestock can be housed at the County Fairgrounds. Evacuation center at American Legion in Hermosa.

Elsewhere, the Custer County Sheriff’s office says there are multiple fires burning along the east border of Custer State Park. Both air and ground resources are in the area.

One fire has been named the Grace Fire and is located near the intersection of Highway 16A and 36. That is just east of the State Game Lodge. Another fire to the west, called the Whiskey Fire, was 5 acres.

Farther south, there is currently a wildfire burning in the vicinity of Jackson Narrows in Fall River County, south of Hot Springs. The fire is on the North side of the Cheyenne River before it enters Angostura. Wildfire crews are on scene. This fire is not near any subdivisions or dwellings. No structures are in danger at this time.