State senator surveys historic Morrill Fire as blaze becomes fifth largest fire in U.S. history

The Morrill Fire has now burned more than 570,000 acres across western Nebraska, making it the largest wildfire in state history. State Sen. Paul Strommen toured the damage Saturday and says the scale of the fire is “extraordinarily large.”

March 16, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

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State

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Sports

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Ag & Outdoor

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