Morrill Fire β Live Updates
642,029 acres burning in Garden County, NE Β· 100% contained. Live NIFC map, evacuation orders, and free alerts.
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Conditions at the fire: 86Β°F Β· 45% RH Β· wind SE 8 mph (gusts 12) Β· 3-day outlook: highs 87Β°F, RH to 19%, gusts to 31 mph Β· NWS
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IgnitedMarch 13, 2026
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Morrill Fire β daily report
The Morrill Fire, discovered March 13 in Garden County, Nebraska, has reached full containment after burning 642,029 acres, according to interagency reporting. The fire burned through timber, grass, and understory vegetation across one of the largest footprints recorded in the state. Over more than three months of active suppression, 195 personnel worked to establish and hold the perimeter, ultimately achieving complete containment by June 29.
The cause of the fire remains undetermined. At peak, the blaze consumed vast tracts of mixed fuel types typical of the region's rangeland and forested areas, creating complex suppression challenges across the expansive terrain. The full containment milestone marks the end of active firefighting operations on the perimeter, though final mop-up and resource demobilization continue.
The total estimated cost to suppress the Morrill Fire stands at $8.6 million. With containment now at 100 percent, the fire is no longer spreading, and crews will shift to ensuring no hotspots reignite as resources are released. Follow local authorities and official fire service guidance for any lingering advisories or area access restrictions.
Generated automatically from official National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) WFIGS feed and National Weather Service data, refreshed throughout the day. Awareness only β figures lag real conditions. For evacuations, follow your local authorities and call 911.
Live community reports
Official feeds only track large incidents. This is the ground truth β neighbors near the Morrill Fire sharing road conditions, shelter, smoke, and evacuation updates as they happen.
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Community reports are not moderated in real time. Always verify evacuation info with official sources. Posts are shown for 30 days.
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Fire details
Initial location (point of origin)
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41.08360, -101.75821
Degrees decimal minutes
41Β° 5.016' N 101Β° 45.492' W
Degrees minutes seconds
41Β° 5' 0.97" N 101Β° 45' 29.55" W
- Discovered
- March 13, 2026
- Primary fuel
- Timber (Grass and Understory)
- Personnel assigned
- 195
- Estimated cost to date
- $8.6M
- Protecting unit
- NENES
- Landowner
- Private
- Incident ID (IRWIN)
- 2026-NENES-260157
15 Miles NE from Bridgeport, NE
Details from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC/IRWIN), updated as crews report. Blank fields havenβt been reported for this incident yet.
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Morrill Fire FAQ
How big is the Morrill Fire?
As of the latest NIFC report, the Morrill Fire has burned 642,029 acres and is 100% contained in Garden County, NE. Size and containment change quickly β this page refreshes from the official feed.
Is the Morrill Fire contained?
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Social β live posts about the Morrill Fire
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