SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) — Rangers are reporting significant progress in fighting a fire that has burned thousands of acres in Nebraska's northern Panhandle.
Officials with the Pine Ridge Ranger District said Monday the fire near Crawford is 50% contained.
That's an improvement from the 15% containment reported Sunday against the fire, which started a week ago.
Pre-evacuation notices for sections around Crawford were lifted.
The fire, which is in Dawes County, was moved to a Type 4 incident, which means resources are usually local and some or all of the command and general staff positions will be from local resources.