Lightning sparks fire near Chadron

Firefighters are mopping up after a wildfire started east of Chadron Monday. The Chadron Volunteer Fire Department says lightning sparked the fire.

September 8, 2026Updated: September 8, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

Lightning sparks fire near Chadron

Photo courtesy: Chadron Volunteer Fire Department

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