Smokey Fire burns over 3,700 acres near state's western border

  • Source: KLKN-TV ABC 8 Lincoln
  • Published: 09/15/2022 12:00 AM

Firefighters are battling another thousand-acre blaze in western Nebraska. Fire crews first responded to the “Smokey Fire” on Tuesday and have since moved more teams into the area. As of Wednesday, the wildfire has burned over 3,700 acres of land in Banner County, according to the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. Unpredictable winds and a temperature inversion are currently concerning firefighters, including incident commander and Banner County Fire Chief Tim Grubbs. “Firefighters from nearly 30 departments worked through the night to combat the Smokey Fire,” Grubbs said. “The many air assets fighting this fire along with those firefighters on the ground are working tirelessly to get this fire under control.” Homes on Wright’s Gap Road have been put in danger, and officials have advised these residents to evacuate the area.



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