Photo Courtesy, Kerri Rempp
Courtesy: USFS, Crawford VFD, Nebraska Emergency Management
Firefighters continue to battle the Bronco Fire, located 11 miles northwest of Crawford, Nebraska in Sioux County. Federal, State and Local resources include 110 personnel and multiple air resources. Rough terrain and erratic winds continue to challenge firefighters.
According to officials on scene, the fire is currently at 915 acres and is not contained.
The fire is managed under a unified command between Crawford Volunteer Fire Department and the US Forest Service. Fire will transition from a Type 4 to a Type 3 organization to better support firefighters and resources on the ground.
Elevated weather concerns are expected to continue into Friday. Dry conditions are expected to continue over the next 24 to 32 hours.
The public is being asked not to travel on roads nearby for their own safety and firefighters. No unnecessary travel on Milo Road, Sand Creek Road and Cottonwood Road.
