Battle Creek Fire Department

05/16/2026

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

There is an active wildland fire in the East Gate/Wildlife loop area of Custer State Park. Please avoid the area so fire crews can operate safely.

Also please keep your drones out of the area. There are air assets working on the fire. If you fly, we can't.

04/26/2026

As of 6pm MST, April 25th, Containment has increased to 75%

Containment has increased to 75%.

04/25/2026

April 25th morning update

Murphy Fire Morning Update: 4.25.26

04/24/2026

UPDATE: 3:30 pm MDT Friday 4/24
All resources are off the fire for the night.
No change in containment or acreage
Firefighters will return in the a.m. to continue mop up and patrolling.
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Murphy Fire Update: Noon (MDT) Friday 4/24
429 acres
50% contained
Snow overnight and currently
Due to moisture crews using UTV's for access
Today firefighters are mopping up and patrolling
3 miles NW of Hermosa, SD

04/23/2026

Update as of: 1 PM MST

04/23/2026

Please avoid the area to allow emergency responders access.

1:30pm update: 10% contained.

8:30am update: estimated at 350 acres. There is a fire line around the fire, but no containment. Crews continue to work on the fire today.

The Murphy Fire. Just west of Hermosa. Estimated at 275 acres.

Crews are on scene.

Photo Credit: Fairburn Volunteer Fire Department

04/12/2026

Another day of gusty winds and low humidity will put our area under a RED Flag warning through 9PM MST this evening.

Be mindful of possible ignition sources!
• Do not burn outdoors
• Never throw ci******es out of a vehicle
• Do not drive over dry grass
• Ensure your trailer chains are not dragging when traveling

A Red Flag Warning will be in effect through 9 PM MDT or 10 PM CDT this evening.