2026 Nebraska Wildfires
Largest wildfires in Nebraska this season
A fire is listed here when it is located in Nebraska. Each complex is counted once, through its parent: the parent carries the complex's acres, and its member fires are listed beneath it without being counted again. A fire that crossed the border is listed with the acres that burned in Nebraska, not its whole reported size. A fire located elsewhere that burned into Nebraska is listed too, at its Nebraska acres, and is not added to the Nebraska fire counts.
| Fire | Start date | Containment | Status | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morriel Fire | Mar 13, 2026 | 100% | Inactive | 642,029 |
| Cottonwood Fire | Mar 15, 2026 | 100% | Inactive | 129,253 |
| South Fork Fire | Jun 9, 2026 | 100% | Inactive | 39,696 |
| Ashby Fire | Mar 26, 2026 | 100% | Inactive | 36,004 |
| Road 203 Fire | Mar 12, 2026 | 100% | Inactive | 35,892 |
| Anderson Bridge Fire | Mar 12, 2026 | 100% | Inactive | 17,229 |
| Minor Fire | Mar 26, 2026 | 100% | Inactive | 14,082 |
| Log Road Fire | Jun 29, 2026 | 81% | Inactive | 1,526 |
| Bertrand Fire | Mar 29, 2026 | — | Inactive | 1,200 |
| Ash Pole Fire | May 14, 2026 | 100% | Inactive | 1,028 |
| Andrews Fire | Apr 23, 2026 | 100% | Inactive | 570 |
| Curry Timber Fire | Mar 27, 2026 | 88% | Inactive | 138 |
| Grizzly Bear Fire | May 14, 2026 | — | Inactive | 75 |
| Cedar Draw Fire | Apr 22, 2026 | — | Inactive | 56 |
| Bia 10-26 Fire | Mar 2, 2026 | — | Inactive | 36 |
| Corkscrew Fire | Jul 10, 2026 | — | Inactive | 30 |
| Clay Creek Fire | May 22, 2026 | — | Inactive | 10 |
| High Point Fire | Jul 6, 2026 | — | Inactive | 5 |
| Canyon Fire | May 31, 2026 | — | Inactive | 5 |
| Highland Fire | Jun 22, 2026 | — | Inactive | 4 |
| Pre Cinco Fire | May 4, 2026 | — | Inactive | 3 |
| J Ave Fire | Jun 22, 2026 | — | Inactive | 1 |
| Macy Bottom Fire | Jun 8, 2026 | — | Inactive | 1 |
| 9 Mile Fire | Jul 18, 2026 | — | Inactive | 0 |
| North Main Fire | Jun 15, 2026 | — | Inactive | 0 |
| Ridge Creek Fire | Apr 8, 2026 | — | Inactive | 0 |
| Totals | 2026 Season Fires 26 | Active Fires 0 | Acres Burning 0 | 2026 Season Acres 918,873 |
Search Fires
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Rancher Fire Active 2026
Porcupine,
South Dakota,
United States
Started: Aug 12
698 acre
70% contained
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Redwood Fire Active 2026
Manderson-White Horse Creek,
South Dakota,
United States
Started: Aug 12
169 acre
95% contained
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South Fork Fire 2026
Crawford,
Nebraska,
United States
Started: Jun 9
39,696 acre
100% contained
🔥 South Fork Fire
First Reported:
2026-06-09 21:22:08 UTC
Incident Details:
NENBF South Fork Fire
Size:
39696 Acres
Type:
Wildfire
Status:
Field Active
Percent Contained:
100%
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Ash Pole Fire 2026
Crawford,
Nebraska,
United States
Started: May 14
1,028 acre
100% contained
🔥 Ash Pole Fire
First Reported:
2026-05-14 08:35:42 UTC
Incident Details:
NENBF Ash Pole Fire
Size:
1028 Acres
Type:
Wildfire
Status:
Field Active
Percent Contained:
100%
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Fb 17 Fire 2026
Saint Francis,
South Dakota,
United States
Started: Apr 23
1,188 acre
100% contained
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Andrews Fire 2026
Saint Francis,
South Dakota,
United States
Started: Apr 23
570 acre
100% contained
🔥 Andrews Fire
First Reported:
2026-04-23 00:17:47 UTC
Incident Details:
NENBF Andrews Fire
Size:
570 Acres
Type:
Wildfire
Status:
Field Active
Percent Contained:
100%
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Cottonwood Fire 2026
Curtis,
Nebraska,
United States
Started: Mar 15
129,253 acre
100% contained
🔥 Cottonwood Fire
First Reported:
2026-03-15 14:41:39 UTC
Incident Details:
NENES Cottonwood Fire
Size:
129253 Acres
Type:
Wildfire
Status:
Field Active
Percent Contained:
100%
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Anderson Bridge Fire 2026
Valentine,
Nebraska,
United States
Started: Mar 12
17,229 acre
100% contained
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Road 203 Fire 2026
Thedford,
Nebraska,
United States
Started: Mar 12
35,892 acre
100% contained
🔥 Road 203 Fire
First Reported:
2026-03-12 19:01:00 UTC
Incident Details:
NENBF Road 203 Fire
Size:
35892 Acres
Type:
Wildfire
Status:
Field Active
Percent Contained:
100%