Pillen Rescinds Statewide Burn Ban; Federal Team Says Fire Threat Still High in Western Nebraska

Nebraska governor lifts statewide burn ban as wildfire risk subsides

Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday rescinded his recently issued burn ban due to a reduction in the potential for drought-related emergencies.

Pillen rescinds statewide burn ban; federal team says fire threat still high in western Nebraska

Gov. Jim Pillen rescinded the statewide burn ban, but the federal team monitoring western Nebraska fires warned that Thursday presented increased fire conditions in western Nebraska.

Governor Jim Pillen extends burn ban and adds proclamation

Governor Pillen issued a new series of documents addressing ongoing weather conditions and areas impacted by wildfires across the state. To date, four of the largest wildfires have collectively burned more than 800,000 acres of land. On Wednesday, March 20, Gov. Pillen signed a proclamation, It reads as follows: Beginning on March 12 and continuing, high winds, low humidity and dry conditions...

Gov. Pillen issues new documents to address wildfires impacting state

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has issued a new series of documents to address ongoing weather conditions and areas that have been impacted by multiple wildfires across the state. Four of the largest fires have collectively burned more than 800,000 acres of land.