This is not just a wildfire. This is the largest wildfire in Nebraska history.

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As of March 21, 2026, Nebraska is recovering from a historic series of wildfires that have scorched over 824,000 acres across the state. The Morrill Fire has officially become the largest wildfire in Nebraska's history, burning approximately 643,074 acres alone. KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather,... View MoreAs of March 21, 2026, Nebraska is recovering from a historic series of wildfires that have scorched over 824,000 acres across the state. The Morrill Fire has officially become the largest wildfire in Nebraska's history, burning approximately 643,074 acres alone. KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE Active Fire Status & Containment Firefighting efforts have made significant progress, and all evacuation orders for the major fires were lifted as of March 20. KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE Morrill Fire (Western/Central NE): Containment: 98%. Details: Located between Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge and Lake McConaughy. Caused by an electrical fire sparked by high winds. One fatality reported (86-year-old Rose White). Cottonwood Fire (Lincoln County): Containment: 94%. Details: South of I-80 near Brady and Gothenburg. Has burned 128,036 acres. Road 203 Fire (Thomas/Custer/Logan/Blaine Counties): Containment: 83%. Details: Located within the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey and Dunning. Believed to have started from a federal prescribed burn. Anderson Bridge Fire (Cherry County): Containment: 60%. Details: West of Valentine, burning approximately 17,400 acres. KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE Impact and Recovery Agriculture: The fires have devastated grazing lands for roughly 40,000 cows, primarily in the heart of Nebraska's cattle country. Ranchers are facing severe feed shortages, and organizations like the Nebraska Department of Agriculture are coordinating aid. Emergency Orders: Governor Jim Pillen issued several emergency declarations to unlock state resources and waive transportation restrictions for agricultural supplies. Weather Outlook: While cooler temperatures and potential snow/rain are expected to assist with final containment, Red Flag Warnings persist in some northeast counties due to high winds. Nebraska Governor's Office (.gov) Resources for Residents Real-Time Tracking: View active perimeters on the Nebraska Current Wildfires StoryMap. Recovery Aid: Producers seeking assistance can find resources through UNL CropWatch and the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

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March 21, 2026