Wildfire in Grant, Nebraska

Fire initiated shortly after midnight MDT of March 26th approximately 2 miles north of Ashby. Aided by strong northerly winds, the fire raced to the south consuming approximately 34,748 acres in Grant County. Ashby and Hyannis were evacuated the night of the 26th. Four primary structures were consumed in the fire along with fencing and 3 outbuildings.

Fire started during the late evening hours of March 26th approximately 2 miles north of Ashby. Strong northerly winds pushed the fire quickly to the south and south-southwest across western portions of Grant County. Ashby and Hyannis were evacuated during the night of March 26th. By the time the fire was contained on March 31, a total 36,004 acres of rangeland was consumed in Grant and Garden Counties along with two homes.