FAIRBURN, S.D. – A vehicle was destroyed by fire on Highway 79 over the weekend. The Fairburn Fire Department says a family heading home from a weekend getaway at Angostura Reservoir noticed smoke coming from under the hood of their vehicle while towing a camper. Fairburn 625 and Brush 3 were first on scene and quickly extinguished the fire, while Fairburn Brush 22 and 624 responded directly from the Custer County Fair. Occupants of the vehicle were able to safely escape and no injuries were reported. The Highway Patrol and Custer County Sheriff’s Office helped with traffic control. Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More
Fairburn Firefighters extinguish vehicle fire on Highway 79

August 10, 2026
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