Fort Pierre Fire Department Preparing For Hot Weather, Fireworks And Water Issues

Fort Pierre Fire Department Preparing For Hot Weather, Fireworks And Water Issues

FORT PIERRE — A water leak on the Mni Wiconi Water System core line in Fort Pierre is bringing some concerns especially with the 4th of July nearing and continued hot, dry weather conditions. Ty Odden with the Fort Pierre Fire Department says they are working on contingencies for fire protection…

Odden says no restrictions on fireworks use are planned in Fort Pierre, but officials are asking for extra caution from those using pyrotechnics this Independence Day…

Odden says with the dry conditions everywhere any action could start a blaze…

A temporary repair to the Mni Wiconi water line was made Tuesday night according to West River/Lyman Jones Rural Water.