Fire near Valentine, Kilgore burns more than 16,000 acres, destroys home, kills livestock

A wildfire south of Kilgore has burned more than 16,000 acres and caused significant damage in the area, including the loss of a home, livestock and hay in a nearby Amish community.

March 15, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

Chadron State College Art Associate Professor complete nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

Chadron State College Art Associate Professor complete nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

Regulators seek public input for massive Montana-Wyoming oil pipeline proposal

Regulators seek public input for massive Montana-Wyoming oil pipeline proposal

Valentine firefighters respond to early morning truck fire; sirens to be tested Friday

Valentine firefighters respond to early morning truck fire; sirens to be tested Friday