Ash Pole Fire south of Chadron 47% contained, burns 1,100 acres

The Nebraska Forest Service says the fire is burning within the footprint of the 2012 West Ash Fire, where dead and downed timber remains abundant and highly flammable.

May 15, 2026Updated: May 15, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

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Ash Pole Fire south of Chadron 47% contained, burns 1,100 acres

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