Mandatory evacuation order issued for Sumner due to large wildfire

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — An evacuation order was issued in a small central Nebraska town.

Just after 7 p.m. on Thursday, residents of Sumner were ordered to leave their homes and head west towards Eddyville due to the Miller Fire.

According to Nebraska 511, Highway 40 just east of Sumner is closed in both directions due to the blaze.

#Sumner #DawsonCounty
Hwy 40 E/W just E of Sumner is closed. Due to a brush fire. Use alt route.https://t.co/CWTaOXyP6Q pic.twitter.com/DQbqZV3I9F

— Nebraska 511 (@Nebraska511) April 17, 2026

As of 9:07 p.m., the evacuation order for residents in Sumner was lifted.

This is a developing story. Check back with Channel 8 for updates.