Fire departments stretched thin as crews battle ongoing wildfire north of Henry

Firefighters across the Nebraska Panhandle were stretched overnight as multiple fires broke out while crews battled an ongoing wildfire north of Henry. Departments are warning residents to use extreme caution as dangerous fire conditions continue Thursday.

May 14, 2026Updated: May 14, 2026
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