Crews battle two grass fires in northern Lancaster County
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Crews are responding to at least two grass fire in northern Lancaster County on Tuesday.
The fire was reported about 2:30 p.m. at North 14th Street and Agnew Road, about halfway between Davey and Ceresco.
A Channel 8 reporter at the scene saw smoke rising from a charred field.
⚠️Grassfire in the area of 14th and Agnew to Little Salt Rd. Expect delays and avoid the area while crews work to extinguish the fire⚠️ pic.twitter.com/J51E1eGreh
— Lancaster County Sheriff (@LSOnebraska) February 25, 2025
At 3:15 p.m., at least two departments — Valparaiso and Ceresco — were at the fire and at least six firetrucks were on scene.
North 14th was closed from Agnew to Little Salt roads.
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office said there was also a grass fire near Northwest 40th Street and West Agnew Road.
Both fires have been put out, and all roads are back open, the sheriff’s office said.
⚠️Crews are working on a grass fire near NW 56th St. to NW 40th and W. Agnew Rd. Expect some traffic delays in the area⚠️ pic.twitter.com/4fpNfBNaQX
— Lancaster County Sheriff (@LSOnebraska) February 25, 2025
Correction: An earlier version of this article included an incorrect location of the fire.
This is a developing story. Check with Channel 8 for the latest.
