Plum Creek fire closer to fully contained
Fire officials estimated they had the wildfire at about 70% containment
April 25, 2025Updated: April 25, 2025
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South Fork Fire grows to more than 23,100 acres, 5% contained
The South Fork Fire burning near Crawford has grown to 23,112 acres and is now 5% contained, according to the Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 (RMCIMT2), which took control Thursday morning.
Wildfire near Crawford grows to more than 23,000 acres, prompting evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire burning near Crawford has grown to more than 23,000 acres, according to the latest perimeter data submitted to the National Interagency Fire Center.
South Fork Fire surges past 15,000 acres; evacuation preparations underway in Crawford
South Fork Fire tops 15,000 acres; Crawford placed under evacuation warning
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Pillen issues emergency declarations for South Fork Fire
Pillen declares emergencies for South Fork Fire, other wildfires and severe storms
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality concerns across Nebraska Panhandle
Wildfire smoke creates unhealthy air quality across Nebraska Panhandle