Wildfires rage: Pillen, Nebraska officials give update on firefighting effort

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 403

Last Updated: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — Nebraska is still dealing with the largest wildfire in the state’s history and a handful of other sizable fires burning at the same time.

At the Nebraska National Guard air base Monday, officials from various state agencies provided an update on how the state is responding to the fires in central and western Nebraska. Most of the fires are only partially contained.

“There’s no question, Mother Nature’s throwing a doozy at us, …

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