Wildfire in Western Cherry, Nebraska

Fire started approximately 9 miles south of Kilgore during the afternoon hours of March12th. West winds initially pushed the fire east. By evening, a cold front shifted the winds to the north, forcing the fire south. By the time the fire was totally contained on the 23rd, a total of 17,229 acres of rangeland was consumed. One primary residence was consumed in the fire, along with one cabin and three outbuildings. Approximately 10 head of livestock were lost in the fire.

Fire started during the afternoon hours of March 12th approximately 9 miles south of Kilgore. This fire tracked east, then south due to a wind shift. By the time the fire was fully contained on the 23rd a total of 17,229 acres were consumed in the fire.