VIDEO: A detached garage on the 400 block of E Custer Street in Rapid City caught on fire Monday afternoon, prompting a quick response from firefighters. The blaze ignited around 2 p.m. and firefighters put it out about 15 minutes later, preventing the fire from causing significant damage to the home a few feet away.
A man living there reportedly managed to back his truck out of the burning garage onto the street. The truckโs front bumper melted and was immobilized. Battalion Chief Calen Maningas praised his firefighters efforts, particularly on a hot afternoon. โTheyโre wearing full PPE, carrying equipment, gear,โ Maningas said. โTheyโre doing arduous work, trying to save lives and property. It is a hard thing that they do, especially in heat like this.โ The cause of the fire is under investigation.
