Bronco Fire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Tim Buskirk, (308) 432-0393, US Forest Service
Katrina Cerveny (402) 326-3179, Nebraska Emergency Management Agency
9:30 a.m. Bronco Fire Update
September 20, 2024 (CRAWFORD, NEB.) - Firefighters continue to battle the Bronco Fire, located 11 miles northwest of Crawford, Nebraska in Sioux County. Federal, State and Local resources assigned to the fire include 125 personnel and multiple air resources. Rough terrain combined with hot and dry weather conditions continue to challenge firefighters.
The fire is currently at 915 acres and is not contained. Additional ground crews arrived last night and will continue to work towards containment of the fire by constructing fire lines today. Governor Jim Pillen verbally authorized a disaster declaration which will be followed by a written Governor’s disaster proclamation.
The fire is managed under a unified command between Crawford Volunteer Fire Department, Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, and the US Forest Service. Fire management transitioned to a Type 3 organization last night to best support firefighters and other resources.
Hot and dry weather will continue today. Wind conditions are favorable, and the outlook is for cooler weather over the weekend.
The public is being asked not to travel on any roads nearby for their own safety and the safety of firefighters. No unnecessary travel on Milo Road, Sand Creek Road and Cottonwood Road.
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