Ash Pole Fire south of Chadron 47% contained, burns 1,100 acres

The Nebraska Forest Service says the fire is burning within the footprint of the 2012 West Ash Fire, where dead and downed timber remains abundant and highly flammable.

May 15, 2026Updated: May 15, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Sign up today for May 23 Niobrara cleanup & celebration

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Chadron, O’Neill police, Brown County Sheriff receive funding for seat belt enforcement campaign

Chadron, O’Neill police, Brown County Sheriff receive funding for seat belt enforcement campaign

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge adding grazing permits following historic fires

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge adding grazing permits following historic fires

Pine Ridge man charged with stealing pickup in Gordon following report of man with gun

Pine Ridge man charged with stealing pickup in Gordon following report of man with gun