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DOWNLOAD IT FOR FREE ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE. WELL, FIRE CREWS FROM OMAHA AND LINCOLN ARE OUT IN WESTERN NEBRASKA RIGHT NOW, HELPING FIGHT THE FLAMES THAT HAVE CONSUMED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF ACRES. AT LEAST ONE PERSON HAS DIED, AND RIGHT NOW, THE MORRILL WILDFIRE IS THE BIGGEST IN NEBRASKA HISTORY. IT’S ALSO IN THE TOP TEN LARGEST FIRES IN AMERICAN HISTORY. IT’S BURNING JUST SOUTH OF ALLIANCE, AND RIGHT NOW 0% OF IT IS CONTAINED. THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SAYS FOREST SERVICE CREWS, ENGINES AND AVIATION RESOURCES ARE WORKING ALONGSIDE LOCAL AGENCIES. NOW. THERE IS A STATEWIDE BURN BAN IN EFFECT, AND THAT’S GOING TO BE UNTIL AT LEAST MARCH 27TH. IF YOU’RE PLANNING ON HEADING TO THE WESTERN PART OF THE STATE, OFFICIALS ASK THAT YOU WATCH FOR FIREFIGH
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Resources for farmers, ranchers impacted by wildfires in Nebraska
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is aiding farmers and ranchers impacted by the wildfires devastating the state.The fires have consumed hundreds of thousands of acres in Nebraska. Right now, the Morrill wildfire is the biggest in state history. It’s also in the top 10 largest fires in American history.READ MORE: Morrill wildfire now biggest in Nebraska historyThe NDA said producers impacted by the fire who need resources, including hay, feedstuffs, fencing materials, volunteer help and equipment, should call the department at 1-800-831-0550 or fill out the form here.Officials said if you have resources that you’re willing to donate, including hay, feed, fencing materials, equipment, and household supplies, to call 1-800-831-0550 or fill out the form here.A list of disaster relief resources is available here.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 Department of Agriculture is aiding farmers and ranchers impacted by the wildfires devastating the state.
The fires have consumed hundreds of thousands of acres in Nebraska. Right now, the Morrill wildfire is the biggest in state history. It’s also in the top 10 largest fires in American history.
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READ MORE: Morrill wildfire now biggest in Nebraska history
The NDA said producers impacted by the fire who need resources, including hay, feedstuffs, fencing materials, volunteer help and equipment, should call the department at 1-800-831-0550 or fill out the form here.
Officials said if you have resources that you’re willing to donate, including hay, feed, fencing materials, equipment, and household supplies, to call 1-800-831-0550 or fill out the form here.
A list of disaster relief resources is available here.
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 |
