2 wildfire, as filed by the National Weather Service.
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2 wildfire. Local standard time, as filed.
A ten acre fire started by lightning threatened Spearfish Canyon. Nine other small fires, each less than two acres in size, were also ignited throughout Lawrence County, but were extinguished within 24-48 hours.
Approximately 7,800 acres were burned after lightning caused a fire. Strong, shifting winds caused the blaze to get out of control for several days. One home was destroyed as well as two outbuildings. Over 600 firefighters fought the fire.
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