BROKEN BOW – Fire crews are making significant progress in controlling the wildfires in Custer County, according to a release made available Friday night (February 28). Since Thursday afternoon, there has been no continuous spread on any of the three fires’ footprints. Hot spots on the fire remain in the black, or areas that have already burned are contained.
West Division:
– Eureka Valley Fire- 4,800 acres burned, 75% contained
East Division:
– Lillian Fire and East Table Rock Fire- 1,350 acres burned, 80% contained
Supporting state agencies have been relieved, and the fire will now be solely under the administration of Custer County Emergency Management, Broken Bow, and Merna Fire Department. Airspace restrictions have also been lifted.
All of the responding agencies and fire departments extended their gratitude to the community and businesses in the area for their overwhelming support and donations. They added that they have sufficient food and drink supplies and that they do not need additional donations.
A chronological story holding all updates from the time the fires sparked can be found here.
