Cottonwood Fire 2026

Started: Mar 15 129,253 acre 100% contained Wildfire
Near Curtis · Lincoln County, Nebraska
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Cottonwood Fire is the 2nd-largest wildfire this season in Nebraska, burning 5 miles north of Curtis.

117 Days Active
2nd By Size 2nd-largest wildfire this season in Nebraska
5 mi N From Curtis to the fire perimeter
129,253 Acres 3.0x the size of Washington D.C. 107.0x the size of Lincoln Park
100%
Contained +0% since previous report
154 Personnel $9.7M spent $75/acre

Cottonwood Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Cottonwood Fire Fire Growth History
Cottonwood Fire Containment History

Fires near Cottonwood Fire

🔥 Bertrand Fire 2026
Started: Mar 29 1,200 acre
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🔥 Minor Fire 2026
Started: Mar 26 14,082 acre 100% contained
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🔥 Morriel Fire 2026
Started: Mar 13 642,029 acre 100% contained
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🔥 Road 203 Fire 2026
Started: Mar 12 35,892 acre 100% contained
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Places Near Cottonwood Fire

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