RAPID CITY, S.D. – At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Monday, the Rapid City Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 60 block of Saint Charles Street. A dark column of smoke was visible from a distance as crews made their way to the scene.
Upon arrival, firefighters quickly initiated an aggressive attack on the fire and were able to bring it under control in a short amount of time. During the response, crews encountered several hazards, including a downed power line, which required extra caution while battling the blaze.
The fire involved both the main residence and a detached garage. Fortunately, no one was home at the time, and three animals were able to safely escape the structure.
No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Units that responded to the scene include: Truck 1, Battalion 1, Engines 4 and 7, Medic Units 3 and 4, Squad 1, and Hazmat 6.
