(BRIDGEPORT, Neb.) - Governor Pillen suggested that the Morrill Fire was ignited by an electrical pole snapped by strong winds, causing extensive damage.
How The Morrill Fire Started
Grass Fire From Downed Power Line
(BANNER COUNTY, Neb.) -- At 10:15 on January 18, Banner County VFD was notified of a grass fire nine miles west of Hwy 71 on Hwy 88W and one mile north.
Sidney Fire Response
(SIDNEY, Neb.) -- The Sidney Fire Department - Nebraska quickly extinguished a minor grass fire at the community garden
Winds Exacerbate Fires Around Area
(SCOTTS BLUFF CO., Nebraska) -- With westerly winds of up to 40 MPH and Gusts as high as 60 MPH on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, area fire departments had their hands full.
UTV Fatal Accident in Broken Bow
(BROKEN BOW, Neb.) -- A Custer County man has died after an accident suffered while helping neighbors.
Broken Bow Blaze
(BROKEN BOW, Neb.) -- High winds gave a morning grass fire a lot of power, causing a multiple agency response.
Grass Fire Reduces Visibility
(KIMBALL COUNTY, Neb.) -- A grass fire south of Kimball reduced highway visibility for a short time yesterday.
Bronco Fire Nears Containment
(CRAWFORD, Neb.) - Firefighters made good progress toward containment of the Bronco Fire near Crawford, Nebraska over the weekend. The Bronco Fire is currently 97% contained and 1,069 acres.
Homes Lost in Fire
(GILLETTE, Wyo.) - Crews are expecting to achieve 100% containment of the Short Draw Fire near Gillette by Friday.