Officials address flare-ups, ash reports within Morrill Fire perimeter amid Red Flag conditions

Crews are responding to flare-ups inside the Morrill Fire perimeter, but officials say much of what people are seeing is ash, not new fire growth. Authorities ask the public to only call 911 for immediate threats.

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

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Pressey Fire containment at 75 percent

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