Fire near Ainsworth burns 20 acres, affects travel on Highway 20

Ainsworth’s fire chief is warning about dry, windy conditions after a fire west of town Thursday caused travel concerns and burned approximately 20 acres.

October 23, 2026Updated: October 23, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

Fire near Ainsworth burns 20 acres, affects travel on Highway 20

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