CUSTER COUNTY – In an update just after 11 PM Monday night (February 24), updates were given by Custer County Emergency Management (CCEM) and the Broken Bow Fire Department (BBFD) on the ongoing fires that sparked throughout the area on Monday afternoon as well as the two firefighters injured during response.
According to CCEM, the fires across the county remain active fire scenes heading into the night, but are currently under control. Fire crews will monitor and manage the situation to ensure containment.
Two fires will have crews on scene through the night with additional personnel scheduled to return on Tuesday to continue suppression efforts.
Fire departments in Custer County will receive a much-needed break overnight as neighboring departments take over monitoring duties to maintain safety and control.
CCEM indicated that acreage totals remain unchanged from the report given Monday afternoon.
According to BBFD, the Lillian fire, located north of Broken Bow has an estimated burn area of 870 acres as of late Monday. The firefighter transported by Broken Bow Ambulance Service to Melham Medical Center has been treated and released. The firefighter transported by LifeNet North Platte to CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney remains in stable condition and under medical care. No civilian injuries have been reported.
Patient names will not be released by BBFD.
No evacuations have been ordered at this time.
The Broken Bow Fire Department extended their deepest gratitude to all responding fire departments for their dedicated efforts in combatting the fires. In addition to the fire departments, thanks were given to Broken Bow Ambulance Service, Broken Bow Auxiliary and the families who provided food for responders, Custer County Emergency Management, Custer County Communications, responding air fire suppression units, LifeNet North Platte, WIRAT, and all other assisting agencies and responders.
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