Gov. Pillen meets with wildfire responders as Nebraska fires surpass 800,000 acres

Gov. Jim Pillen met with firefighters and communities on the front lines of Nebraska’s historic wildfires. More than 800,000 acres have burned statewide as officials warn the danger isn’t over yet.

March 20, 2026Updated: March 20, 2026
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