RAPID CITY, S.D. – A couple of new fire starts are being reported this morning with one near Hermosa and another in Fall River County.

State, federal, and local resources are engaging in Initial Attack on the Murphy Fire burning NW of Hermosa.

There is a combination of timber and grass burning in the fire reported shortly after midnight. There is fire line around the perimeter but no official containment and no structures have been lost.

Officials say Shorb and Murphy Roads are closed due to the fire.

As of this morning, the fire has burned 350 acres.

And, the Cottonwood Creek Fire is burning south of Edgemont off Highway 471. The fire is listed at 3 acres.

The fire was initially reported Wednesday night in grass and timber with structures at risk. The fire was exhibiting short-range spotting, 1 to 3 foot flame lengths, and had a high spread potential.