Fast-moving wildfire spreads from Morrill County into Arthur County amid powerful winds

A fast-moving wildfire that began in Morrill County has burned through Garden County and is now entering Arthur County as powerful winds continue across the Nebraska Panhandle.

March 12, 2026Updated: March 13, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

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Ag & Outdoor

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