North-central Nebraska wildfires nearly contained

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North-central Nebraska wildfires nearly contained

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Progress continues on the massive wildfires in north-central Nebraska. Firefighters say the three fires that burned nearly 119 square miles near the scenic Niobrara River should be contained by Monday.

The largest of these fires was considered 100 percent contained Sunday morning. Firefighters plan to patrol that area looking for any flare-ups.

The other two smaller fires were about 90 percent contained. Firefighters were working on strengthening the lines around those fires Sunday. The fires have destroyed 14 homes and 17 outbuildings.

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North-central Nebraska wildfires nearly contained - News, Weather and Sports for Lincoln, NE; KLKNTV.com

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