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May 11, 2025 SD · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Iris Metals Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

5-11-25 a fire started in one of our green slash piles. The state wild land fire crews that helped put out the fire suspect that the cause of ignition was lightning. We have submitted a request to receive a copy of the official investigation.

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