HALSEY, Neb. -- After being notified of the Bovee Fire, just after 1:30 p.m. CT, 15,000 acres have burned and zero percent has yet to be contained. 

The U.S. Forest Service Department of Agriculture said the Nebraska National Forest, about three miles south of Halsey. was ignited.

Around 1:38 p.m. CT, the Bovee Fire was reported to have quickly spread up to 15 miles north, after being pushed through dry fuels by gusty south winds. 

It was reported that aggressive structure protection efforts by Forest Service and local firefighters successfully defended the history Bessey Nursery and CCC Campground. Even with the protection, unfortunately the lodge and camper cabins of the Nebraska 4-H Camp were destroyed, along with the Scott Lookout Tower. 

"We had a good night last night and made a lot of progress on the east and north," said Incident Commander Brian Daunt. "Today's focus is going to be holding those lines, and constructing line to the west of the fire."

The Forest Service said that more than 100 firefighters are on scene, including two Type-1 Interagency Hotshot Crews, 10 engines, a dozer, and a fire suppression module. 

They also said that air tankers were used Sunday to drop a retardant and slow the fire's spread, and will be available Monday if needed. 

It was reported that Colorado's Multi Mission Aircraft has been scheduled to fly the fire Monday afternoon to provide detailed infrared mapping of the fire perimeter. 

Weather conditions are expected to be much more favorable for the firefighters, with highs in the 70s and lighter winds, said the Forest Service. 

The Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team, led by Incident Commander Dan Dallas, has been activated to take command of the Bovee Fire, and mobilizing en route to the incident. 

Nebraska Highway 2 has been reopened between Thedford and Halsey. 

To protect the public and firefighter safety, the Nebraska National Forest has closed the entire Bessey Ranger District to the public during the Bovee Fire. 

Closure details will be posted on the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands website. 

The fire's cause is under investigation.