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Morrill Fire Scorches 643,000 Acres, Becomes Nebraska’s Largest Wildfire on Record

Wind-driven March blaze raced 70 miles across five counties, killing one and burning 643,000 acres—signaling a new megafire era for the Plains.

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Nebraska’s Morrill Fire Scorches 643,000 Acres, Becomes State’s Largest Wildfire on Record

A wind-driven grassfire tore across western Nebraska, burning 643,000 acres, killing one person and straining volunteer crews as recovery begins.

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Morrill Fire Becomes Nebraska’s Largest Wildfire on Record, Scorching 570,000 Acres

Wind-driven grassfires have burned up to 700,000 acres across Nebraska, destroying ranchland and structures as the record Morrill Fire remains active.

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