Plum Creek
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39.1507233353127, -105.0185430481
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2024-10-17
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October 17
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2025-04-28 20:03:12.3621652025-04-28 20:03:12.362165
**Start Date/Time/Location** The Plum Creek Fire started on Monday, April 22, 2025, near Johnstown in Brown County, north-central Nebraska, as a result of a prescribed burn that escaped containment[1][2][3]. **Size and Containment** As of Friday, April 26, 2025, the fire has burned approximately 7,000 acres and is reported to be 70% contained[2]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** The fire rapidly spread due to high winds and dry conditions, despite initial efforts to control it. The fire area spans between Ainsworth and Valentine, affecting rugged, wooded areas alongside steep canyons and grasslands[2][3]. **Containment Efforts** The containment efforts have been aided by rain and additional state resources, including the mobilization of the Nebraska National Guard. Local volunteer fire departments, along with personnel and equipment from Chadron, Crawford, and Hemingford, have also been involved in the firefighting efforts[1][2][3].
Citations
['https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/plum-creek-fire-40-contained-after-more-that-6600-acres-burneded/', 'https://chadronradio.com/plum-creek-fire-friday-update/', 'https://kbhbradio.com/plum-creek-fire-chars-thousands-of-rangeland-acres/']