According to a news release from the US Forest Service on Friday night, firefighters made good progress toward containment of the Bronco Fire near Crawford, NE Friday. The Bronco Fire is currently 72% contained and 1,060 acres.
Crawford Volunteer Fire Department, Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, and the US Forest Service would like to thank the entire community for their support.
“Thank you to all the firefighters who worked safely to contain this fire. We appreciate the support of the community,” said incident commander Nathan Flowers. “We ask the public to please continue to stay off the roads in the fire area.”
Governor Jim Pillen verbally authorized a disaster declaration which will be followed by a written Governor’s disaster proclamation. The public is asked not to travel on any roads nearby for their own safety and the safety of firefighters. No unnecessary travel on Milo Road, Sand Creek Road and Cottonwood Road.
This will also be the last regularly scheduled press release from the Bronco Fire. Please see Crawford Volunteer Fire Department and/or the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands Facebook pages for further information.