Crews were called to reports of a grass fire along Highway 21 south of Broken Bow on Thursday morning in the 9 AM hour. The blaze was soon said to be on both sides of the highway.
According to Nebraska 511 just ahead of the 11 AM hour, the entire stretch of highway between Oconto and Broken Bow is closed in both directions due to the fire.
Update, 1 PM hour: Highway 21 between Oconto and Broken Bow is open according to Nebraska 511.
KCNI/KBBN is aware of the following departments assisting in fighting the fire: Broken Bow, Merna, Oconto, Ansley, Comstock, and Sargent.
The fire comes as Custer County and much of the state is in a red flag warning. Custer County’s current warning is in effect until 10 PM due to winds gusting as high as 45 MPH, relative humidity as low as 18 percent, and temperatures approaching 90 degrees expected.
This story will be updated as information is made available.
