PIEDMONT S.D. – A house fire in Piedmont Saturday evening prompted a second-alarm response from multiple fire departments and sent one resident to the hospital for evaluation.
The fire was reported just before 8 p.m. in the 14000 block of East Valley View Drive. Initial reports indicate about 10 emergency units responded, with additional crews arriving from neighboring departments.
Firefighters were able to contain the blaze to the structure where it originated, preventing it from spreading to nearby properties. One resident was transported to Monument Health Rapid City Hospital for evaluation, though officials have not released details about the person’s condition.
The American Red Cross was called in to assist residents affected by the fire. As of late Saturday evening, there were no reports of additional injuries to people or animals.
Some nearby residents reported hearing explosions during the incident. Emergency scanner traffic suggested oxygen bottles may have been involved, but that information has not been officially confirmed.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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