Pillen seeks federal aid after wildfires burn more than 850,000 acres in western Nebraska

Gov. Jim Pillen is asking USDA officials to approve a disaster designation for four counties

June 9, 2026Updated: June 9, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Pillen seeks federal aid after wildfires burn more than 850,000 acres in western Nebraska

Governor Jim Pillen

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