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The Nebraska wildfires are still raging on due to dry and windy conditions throughout the state.Fire crews gave an update on Wednesday, saying that despite strong winds, neither the Cottonwood nor Morrill fires have grown beyond their perimeters.The Cottonwood Fire is 40% contained, and it has burned more than 131,000 acres.The Morrill Fire has burned more than 643,000 acres and is only 16% contained.Both the Anderson Bridge and Road 203 fires are about 60% contained.In all, the fires are bigger than the entire state of Rhode Island.The Red Cross is stepping up to support communities affected by the wildfires. Dozens of trained volunteers are currently engaged in response efforts.They’re offering resources and expertise where they are needed, including mental health needs.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
The Nebraska wildfires are still raging on due to dry and windy conditions throughout the state.
Fire crews gave an update on Wednesday, saying that despite strong winds, neither the Cottonwood nor Morrill fires have grown beyond their perimeters.
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The Cottonwood Fire is 40% contained, and it has burned more than 131,000 acres.
The Morrill Fire has burned more than 643,000 acres and is only 16% contained.
Both the Anderson Bridge and Road 203 fires are about 60% contained.
In all, the fires are bigger than the entire state of Rhode Island.
The Red Cross is stepping up to support communities affected by the wildfires.
Dozens of trained volunteers are currently engaged in response efforts.
They’re offering resources and expertise where they are needed, including mental health needs.
Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.
NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
