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Wildfire Evacuations Surge Amid Fierce Winds
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- Wildfires in South Dakota and Wyoming have prompted urgent evacuations.
- Winds up to 75 mph are driving the rapid spread of these fires.
- Shelters and road closures have been established to protect residents.
Fast-moving wildfires are forcing families in both South Dakota and Wyoming from their homes, as hurricane-force winds fuel dangerous conditions.
In Pennington County, South Dakota, wind speeds reached up to 70 mph, spreading the Greyhound Fire to approximately 200 acres.
The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the blaze is burning south of Keystone and continues to move eastward.
Both Highway 40 and Playhouse Road remain closed as fire crews work to contain the situation.
Evacuations have been ordered for residents between Playhouse Road and Rushmore Ranch Road along Highway 40.
Authorities are warning all those in designated evacuation zones to leave immediately.
They are urged to stay informed using the Pennington County Public Safety Hub.
In Cheyenne, Wyoming, heightened winds—reaching as high as 75 mph—have spread a grass fire.
The blaze triggered evacuations in the Winchester Hills area.
The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Warning and set up a shelter at South High School for those displaced by the evacuations.
Stay alert to official updates and let your neighbors know when it is time to move to safety.
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