Break in the weather helps contain a wildfire near South Dakota's second-biggest city

Residents of South Dakota's second-biggest city remained on edge as a wildfire threatened to force evacuations for those living closest to it.

But the battle to contain the First Thunder Fire got a boost Wednesday from cooler weather and lighter winds. Officials were optimistic homes in Rapid City would remain safe.

The First Thunder Fire was reported Monday just a few miles from Rapid City, a community of 80,000 residents near Black Hills National Forest. Mount Rushmore National Memorial is about 25 miles (40 kilometers) away, but far out of harm's way.

The fire burning nearly 160 acres was f...