BOX ELDER, S.D. – Fire crews rushed to a grass fire that broke out just off the Interstate at mile marker 65 at Box Elder Monday afternoon. The fire was reported between I-90 eastbound and Meadow Road. The fire burned very close to numerous homes in the area. Among the agencies responding were Box Elder and Rapid City. The South Dakota Highway Patrol were also on hand to slow down eastbound traffic on the Interstate through the scene. Fire crews responded quickly to knock the fire down. There was no word on the cause of the fire. Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More
Box Elder fire crews help knock down grass fire off I-90

June 29, 2026
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