RAPID VALLEY, S.D. – Firefighters successfully contained a commercial structure fire Tuesday afternoon in Rapid Valley, preventing the blaze from spreading to nearby properties and infrastructure.

The Rapid Valley Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at 3:06 p.m. to a reported structure fire on Lamb Road in unincorporated Pennington County. Upon arrival, crews discovered smoke and active flames located within the walls and roof assembly of a commercial building.

Crews from multiple agencies worked to suppress the fire, ensuring the incident was limited to the structure and area of origin. Officials confirmed that no injuries were reported for civilians or domestic animals during the operation.

The response included a large mutual aid contingent from the surrounding Rapid City area. Participating agencies included the Rapid Valley Volunteer Fire Department, Box Elder Volunteer Fire Department, North Haines Volunteer Fire Department, Black Hawk Volunteer Fire Department, and the Rapid City Fire Department and Ambulance Service. The Ellsworth Air Force Base Fire Department also provided assistance.

Support on the scene was provided by Pennington County 911, Pennington County Emergency Management, Black Hills Electrical Cooperative, and Montana Dakota Utilities.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.