Rockerville area structure fire held to a single alarm

The Rockerville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the 23000 block of Pine Grove Road, unincorporated Pennington County. Upon arrival, firefighters found an active fire in a detached garage with heavy fire and smoke conditions with fire extending into the ceiling and roof assembly. Rapid attack by firefighters contained  the fire to the structure of origin, stopping the spread of the flames to nearby natural vegetation, infrastructure and other improvements. No injuries to firefighters, civilians, domestic animals or livestock were reported. Responding agencies included Pennington County 911, Rockerville Volunteer Fire Department, Hill City Volunteer Fire Department, Whispering Pines Volunteer Fire Department, Rapid City Fire Department and Ambulance Service, Battle Creek Fire Department and Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.