Sep 24, 2023

Sutherland Care Center evaculated after small fire on Saturday afternoon

Posted Sep 24, 2023 12:48 AM

Sutherland, Neb - The Sutherland Care Center, a a 60 room senior care facility in Sutherland was evacuated Saturday afternoon after a small fire was detected. The fire was small and was put out quickly according to staff at the facility which the POST talked with.

North Platte Public Transit waiting to evacuate residents at the Sutherland Care Center Saturday afternoon.
North Platte Public Transit waiting to evacuate residents at the Sutherland Care Center Saturday afternoon.

City of North Platte transit sent busses to assist in moving residents to a facility in North Platte while waiting for an all-clear at the facility in Sutehrland.

More information will be released soon.

Nebraska Troop D from North Platte on site at Sutherland Care Center diverting traffic during evacuation
Nebraska Troop D from North Platte on site at Sutherland Care Center diverting traffic during evacuation