WATCH: Wildfire rages near David City
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A fire warning was issued Thursday in Butler County in eastern Nebraska.
At 4:15 p.m., a dangerous wildfire was moving quickly north toward David City, according to the National Weather Service.
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook that firefighters “from all over” were called in to help put out the blaze.
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The fire warning was canceled about 7 p.m.
Highway 92 was closed from Highway 15 to Highway 81 but has since reopened.
A FIRE WARNING has been issued for central Butler County. Heed any evacuation orders and follow safety instructions from local law enforcement. pic.twitter.com/5rzZQvQAwN
— NWS Omaha (@NWSOmaha) October 17, 2024