Overnight Fire Near Oahe Dam

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Overnight Fire Near Oahe Dam

Photo by Jerid Maskovich, KGFX

By Associated Press

Story Created: Aug 27, 2008 at 1:00 PM CST

Story Updated: Aug 27, 2008 at 1:00 PM CST

A wildfire that was started by sparks from power lines has been contained north of Oahe Dam.

The blaze, which began Tuesday, consumed an estimated 800 to 1,000 acres, or roughly one and a half square miles.  It took firefighters nearly 12 hours to corral the prairie fire.  The task was complicated by gusty winds that fueled the flames.

Odor from the fire was noticeable several miles downwind, in Pierre.

 

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