STURGIS, S.D. – A fire that sparked on top of Bear Butte Friday night is now 100% contained.
The Chokecherry Fire was initially reported around 7:30 Friday evening, on the north side of the mountain.
Crews remained on the fire overnight, and by this morning, had successfully established a fireline around the fire.
Because of the fire, the hiking trail to the top of the mountain is closed today, however, the Bear Butte Visitor’s Center remains open.
There was no word on the cause of the fire and no injuries were reported.
The fire burned less than an acre.
