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Governor Pillen Seeks Federal Disaster Aid for Nebraska Wildfires

8 May 2026 11:18 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has asked President Donald Trump for a major disaster declaration. This request seeks federal aid to cover public infrastructure damage from severe wildfires, including the Morrill, Cottonwood, Ashby, and Minor fires, which burned over 821,000 acres.

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