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ICYMI, the #MorrillFire (which began burning in the Nebraska Panhandle on 12 March) has burned nearly 549,000 acres -- making it the largest wildfire on record for the state of Nebraska. More on the CIMSS Satellite Blog: cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/satellite-bl... #NEwx
March 15, 2026 at 7:38 PM
bouldercast.com
Within just 19 hours of ignition, the #MorrillFire in west Nebraska has grown to an estimated 330,000 acres. That's already more than 1.5x the size of Colorado's largest wildfire in state history. Winds will be lower out there today, but Saturday turns extreme again #COWX #NEwx
March 13, 2026 at 2:50 PM
suzanneelaine.bsky.social
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Nebraska could use your prayers #ArapahoeRanch #morrillfire #prayforrain
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March 15, 2026 at 9:23 PM
bhensonweather.bsky.social
Would you believe there's *another* massive fire in W NE? The #CottonwoodFire (100K acres) is across I-80 from the #MorrillFire (500K+ acres)

FIre crews from Omaha are heading across the state to help out. Omaha's fire chief: "This is rather unprecedented."

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March 15, 2026 at 5:17 AM
wildlandfirefig.bsky.social
El #MorrillFire en Nebraska ya ronda los 600K acres afectados (casi un cuarto de millón de hectáreas). A este se suma el #CottonwoodFire, al sur, que ronda las 40K has.
Quema principalmente pasto y matorral bajo.
March 15, 2026 at 11:43 AM
suzanneelaine.bsky.social
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTkJDuSgQ/ Bless the Angels bringing much needed hay the the cattle in western Nebraska!❤️
Dad and the crew hauling hay west for the ranchers in need! #nebraskastrong #morrillfire #fyp
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March 21, 2026 at 9:49 PM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
NEBRASKA, UNITED STATES: “Rocky Mountain Incident Team managing wildfire in Nebraska” www.9news.com/video/news/l... - 9 News

#MorrillFire #Nebraska #NEFire #Wildfires
Rocky Mountain Incident Team managing wildfire in Nebraska
The Morrill Fire has burned at least 548,995 acres.
www.9news.com
March 16, 2026 at 12:36 AM
suzanneelaine.bsky.social
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Took a break from calving to go help our neighbors to the south #morrillfire
TikTok video by Baily Hood
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March 17, 2026 at 4:08 PM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
NEBRASKA: “Over 700,000 acres of land burnt as Nebraska battles largest fires in state history” www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... - @usatoday.com

#AndersonBridgeFire #CottonwoodFire #MorrillFire #Nebraska #NEFire #Road203Fire #Wildfires
Over 700,000 acres of land burnt as Nebraska battles largest fires in state history
Hundreds of thousands of acres of land in central and western Nebraska are burning as the state fights to control the largest fires in its history.
www.usatoday.com
March 16, 2026 at 10:29 PM
omegamom.bsky.social
So the wildfire in Nebraska grew to half a million acres in two days. 😱 #MorrillFire
March 15, 2026 at 5:46 AM
ebonstorm.bsky.social
CLIMATE TRANSFORMATION

Nebraska is battling its largest wildfires in history. Worse may be yet to come.

About 800,000 acres have burned because of these fires, with at least one person reported dead.

www.scientificamerican.com/article/nebr...

#ScientificAmerica #wildfires #Nebraska #MorrillFire
Nebraska is battling its largest wildfires in history. Worse may be yet to come
About 800,000 acres have burned because of these fires, with at least one person reported dead
www.scientificamerican.com
March 22, 2026 at 11:37 PM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
ICYMI: “Biggest wildfire in Nebraska history continues to burn out of control” www.kake.com/news/biggest... - KAKE

#CottonwoodFire #MorrillFire #NEFire #Nebraska #Road203Fire #Wildfires
Biggest wildfire in Nebraska history continues to burn out of control
Two Nebraska Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters are also working to fight the blazes, officials said.
www.kake.com
March 15, 2026 at 10:15 PM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
NEBRASKA, UNITED STATES: “Nebraska wildfires nearly 100% contained as crews build fire lines, monitor hot spots” www.ketv.com/article/nebr... - KETV

#CottonwoodFire #MorrillFire #Nebraska #NEFire #Wildfires
Crews monitoring hot spots for Nebraska wildfires
The two major wildfires in Nebraska are nearly 100 percent contained.
www.ketv.com
March 25, 2026 at 12:46 AM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
“Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and other state officials provided an update Monday on Nebraska’s wildfires, which are now the largest in the state's history and remain largely uncontained.” nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news... - Nebraska Public Media

#CottonwoodFire #MorrillFire #NEFire #Road203Fire
Firefighters struggle to tame biggest wildfires in Nebraska history
Gov. Jim Pillen gave an update Monday afternoon as firefighters work to contain record-setting wildfires throughout Nebraska.
https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/firefighters-struggle-to-tame-biggest-wildfires-in-nebraska-history/#:~:text=Nebraska%20wildfires,-©%20OpenStreetMap%20contributors&text=Pillen%20has%20said%20the%20Morrill,structures%20within%20the%20fire%20perimeter
March 16, 2026 at 10:59 PM
droughtcenter.bsky.social
Dry and windy conditions have worsened destructive wildfires in western #Nebraska this week. Four wildfires have burned about 1,300 square miles, and the #MorrillFire is the worst in the state’s history. As of March 19, the Morrill Fire is 67% contained.

#Drought #Drought2026 #US 🧪
USDM Hot Topic March 19, 2026: Nebraska. This week, abnormal dryness or drought increased from 96.08% to 97.86% of Nebraska. Moderate drought or worse rose from 89.46% to 90.59%. Severe drought expanded from 40.99% to 66.81%. Extreme drought increased from 8.45% to 14.05%. The Drought Severity and Coverage Index rose from 235 to 269 of 500. For more statistics, please refer to the US Drought Monitor website: droughtmonitor.unl.edu.
March 19, 2026 at 4:56 PM
alexkburch.bsky.social
#NebraskaWildfires 3-19 update
#MorrillFire (biggest in NE history)
Acres burned: 643,074
Containment: 67%

#CottonwoodFire
Acres burned: 128,036
Containment: 78%

#Road203Fire
Acres burned: 35,913
Containment: 80%

#AndersonBridgeFire
Acres burned: 17,400
Containment: 60%
alexkburch.bsky.social Alex Burch @alexkburch.bsky.social · Mar 21
Nebraska has 4 active wildfires; the largest wildfire in Nebraska’s history is still burning

South Dakota has 2 active wildfires

Nebraska is in a moderate-severe drought & it will be near 100 degrees here tomorrow with zero humidity

It was near 90 degrees today

www.kotatv.com/2026/03/21/b...
Black Hills firefighters battle heat, low humidity as two wildfires burn
The Qury Fire and Coyote Flats Fire are burning in the Black Hills amid dangerous conditions. Temperatures could reach mid-80s to 90 degrees with humidity as low as 10%.
www.kotatv.com
March 21, 2026 at 2:02 PM
oceancalm.bsky.social
Shocking Images Of Nebraska DEADLIEST Wildfire In History - 600,000 acres GONE

Mar 16, 2026 #NebraskaWildfires #NebraskaFire #MorrillFire

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Shocking Images Of Nebraska DEADLIEST Wildfire In History - 600,000 acres GONE
YouTube video by Crisis Radar
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March 17, 2026 at 6:51 PM
suzanneelaine.bsky.social
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Potter VFD , #Nebraska #MorrillFire Near Co Rd 108 & Co Rd 117, N/E of Bridgeport Keith, Arthur, Grant, Garden, & Morrill Counties Acres 549,000 Containment Status Active #fyp #foru #firefighting
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March 15, 2026 at 6:19 PM
alexkburch.bsky.social
The largest wildfire to ever burn in #Nebraska has burned over 572,000 acres and has killed a woman. The #MorrillFire is only one of four major wildfires burning in Nebraska and is 0% contained. #ClimateCrisis #NebraskaWildfires
sandhillsexpress.com/local-news/n...
Nebraska wildfires burn through weekend, crews continue response in new week - Sandhills Express
Several fires sparked in Nebraska in the later part of last week during dangerous fire weather conditions that were forecast some days before. While several
sandhillsexpress.com
March 16, 2026 at 4:37 AM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
NEBRASKA: “Morrill and Cottonwood fires burning uncontained in Nebraska” www.9news.com/video/news/l... - 9 News

#CottonwoodFire #MorrillFire #Nebraska #NEFire #Wildfires
Morrill and Cottonwood fires burning uncontained in Nebraska
The Morrill Fire is now the largest in state history, burning more than 572,000 acres in western Nebraska.
www.9news.com
March 16, 2026 at 11:33 PM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
“LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday issued a series of documents to address the wildfires that have burned across western Nebraska.” www.klkntv.com/gov-pillen-i... - KLKN

#AndersonBridge #CottonwoodFire #MorrillFire #Nebraska #NEFire #Wildfires
Gov. Pillen issues two executive orders, proclamation regarding wildfires in western Nebraska
As of Thursday, four of the largest wildfires in the state have collectively burned more than 800,000 acres.
www.klkntv.com
March 26, 2026 at 8:40 PM
alexkburch.bsky.social
#NebraskaWildfires update:
⚠️ #MorrillFire has burned nearly 600,000 acres; still moderate growth
⚠️ #Road203Fire estimated 35,814 acres burned/0% containment
⚠️ #CottonwoodFire estimated over 120,000 acres burned
⚠️one woman killed, many evacuated
#ClimateCrisis
sandhillsexpress.com/local-news/o...
Officials update status of Nebraska fires Monday morning - Sandhills Express
Officials with the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team gave an update on the Road 203, Cottonwood, and Morrill fires in the morning hours of Monday (March
sandhillsexpress.com
March 16, 2026 at 6:04 PM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
ICYMI, NEBRASKA: “Crews continued to battle the Morrill and Cottonwood fires over the weekend despite record-high temperatures, while monitoring for new fire threats amid upcoming weather conditions.” www.ketv.com/article/it-r... - @ketv7.bsky.social

#CottonwoodFire #MorrillFire #Nebraska #NEFire
Nebraska wildfires nearly contained as crews brace for new threats
Crews continued to battle the Morrill and Cottonwood fires over the weekend despite record-high temperatures, as smaller grass fires popped up across the state.
www.ketv.com
March 23, 2026 at 8:11 AM
bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social
NEBRASKA: “Pillen expands emergency measures as wildfires surge across NE” nebraska.tv/news/local/p... - NTV News

#AndersonBridgeFire #CottonwoodFire #Lincoln #MorrillFire #NEFire #Wildfires
Pillen expands emergency measures as wildfires surge across NE
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has issued a new series of documents aimed at addressing ongoing weather conditions and areas impacted by multiple wildfires across the
nebraska.tv
March 26, 2026 at 9:20 PM
preebysatchmo.bsky.social
573,000 acres burned, zero percent contained and the biggest in Nebraska history. Still not making the national news. This land isn't just "open prairie." It's pastures that ranchers depend on. It's where generations have been raised and taught. For me, it's home and people I love. #MorrillFire
March 16, 2026 at 2:21 AM