03-29-2021 Rapid City, SD - Schroeder Wildfire Threatens Rapid City Fire Suppression

***NOT FOR BROADCAST*** Contact Brett Adair with Live Storms Media to license. brett@ Multiple National Guard helicopters were in full aerial suppression mode as the Schroeder Fire burned multiple homes and threatened thousands more west of Rapid City, South Dakota. Approximately 500 homes were ordered to evacuate the area as high winds helped spread the blaze. The area was under a High Wind Warning with gusts over 70mph reported in nearby Rapid City. Crews will be working around the clock to attempt to contain the fire as high winds continue to push it south overnight. Multiple highways as well as Mount Rushmore National Memorial were closed due to the fire. Heavy air tankers from Colorado are expected to join fire suppression efforts in the Black Hills tomorrow as multiple fires broke out across the area during the Red Flag Warning. The fire was last estimated at around 1900 acres with 0% containment. Package includes: Close-range national guard helicopters loading