The Sherman County Sheriff’s Office says that a grass fire near Highway 58 and Road 797 that started Thursday afternoon has an undetermined cause and was likely intentionally started. The fire was contained early Thursday evening and is being monitored.
Response to the fire that threatened two residences in the line of the fire began with Region 26 Emergency Management paging Loup City Fire Department. The blaze increased in size quickly and the battle against it took place in ‘tough terrain and pastures’.
During the life of the fire event, over two dozen fire departments assisted in addition to task forces, aerial support, as well as local ag companies, farmers, and residents with tractors and water tanks. Sherman County extended their thanks to all responding agencies in a social media post.
Thursday’s fire took place at the same road crossing location given during another fire categorized as suspicious that took place on December 29, 2024. That fire was intentionally started by an individual or individuals lighting fireworks from a vehicle.
Those with information are encouraged to contact the Sherman County Sheriff.
