Thursday, April 7, 2022
10:58 a.m. MT We are aware of the wildfire near Custer being called the Wabash Springs Fire, and we are monitoring the situation very closely. We are working closely with local response agencies. We may proactively de-energize our lines in the area as a precautionary measure and will keep our customers who are affected informed of the situation. To stay up-to-date on the situation, please visit our website at www.blackhillsenergy.com/wabash-spring-fire.
Wildfire safety and prevention
At Black Hills Energy, we work each day to enhance the safety and resiliency of our electric and natural gas systems to deliver safe and reliable energy to our customers, 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. This includes taking proactive steps to maintain and upgrade our systems to protect against extreme weather conditions such as severe wind, snow and ice, flooding and wildfire.