Wildfire prompts evacuations in Garden, Keith Counties as flames push toward Lake McConaughy

A fast-moving wildfire has prompted mandatory evacuations in Garden County north of Lake McConaughy as shifting winds push the fire south. The Lake Mac Visitor Center is now open as a shelter for evacuees.

March 13, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

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Andrews Fire near Valentine fully contained at 570 acres

Andrews Fire near Valentine fully contained at 570 acres

Quick response keeps wildfire near Gordon under an acre

Quick response keeps wildfire near Gordon under an acre

Crookston woman sentenced to 20–30 years in foster child’s death

Crookston woman sentenced to 20–30 years in foster child’s death

No injuries in northwest Nebraska rollover accident

No injuries in northwest Nebraska rollover accident