Road 203 Fire 2026
Started: Mar 12
35,892 acre
100% contained
Wildfire
Road 203 Fire is the 5th-largest wildfire this season in Nebraska, burning 11 miles southeast of Thedford.
Latest update
Road 203 Fire has been declared controlled.
The Road 203 Fire was detected at 4:00 pm Thursday, March 12, 2026 on the Bessey Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forest. Ground crews initially responded and received assistance from air resources conducting retardant and water drops. Rocky Mountain Complex IMT 3 assumed command of the fire on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
The Road 203 Fire is burning in heavy dead and down timber and grass. The terrain is steep and remote, making it challenging for firefighters to get in or out of the incident. A Nebraska National Forest closure order is in effect.
Road 203 Fire Live Perimeter Growth
Road 203 Fire Fire Growth History
Road 203 Fire Containment History
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Fb 17 Fire 2026
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🔥 Fb 17 Fire
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Andrews Fire 2026
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South Dakota,
United States
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100% contained
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First Reported:
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Cut Meat Creek Fire 2026
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First Reported:
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Mulched Pine Fire 2026
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First Reported:
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United States
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🔥 Bertrand Fire
First Reported:
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Ashby Fire 2026
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United States
Started: Mar 26
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100% contained
🔥 Ashby Fire
First Reported:
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Minor Fire 2026
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Nebraska,
United States
Started: Mar 26
14,082 acre
100% contained
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First Reported:
2026-03-26 12:24:59 UTC
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Soggy Bottom Fire 2026
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United States
Started: Mar 22
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🔥 Soggy Bottom Fire
First Reported:
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South Dakota,
United States
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First Reported:
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100% contained
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First Reported:
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100% contained
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Anderson Bridge Fire 2026
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United States
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100% contained
🔥 Anderson Bridge Fire
First Reported:
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Rosebud Hill Fire 2026
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South Dakota,
United States
Started: Feb 16
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🔥 Rosebud Hill Fire
First Reported:
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Fb212 Fire 2026
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United States
Started: Feb 2
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🔥 Fb212 Fire
First Reported:
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🔥 Hicks Fire
First Reported:
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Pig Fire 2025
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First Reported:
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