Tag: south_fork_fire

Governor Pillen Secures FEMA Grant for South Fork Fire Costs

15 Jun 2026 9:08 a.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

Governor Pillen secured a FEMA grant for the 28,000-acre South Fork Fire near Fort Robinson State Park, which is only 7% contained. The grant covers 75% of costs as firefighters protect Crawford and historic sites.

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Fort Robinson State Park Closes Amid Wildfire; Rare Sturgeon Found in Missouri River

11 Jun 2026 2:34 p.m. · Source: Nebraska Game and Parks

Fort Robinson State Park is temporarily closed due to the South Fork Fire in Sioux and Dawes counties. Meanwhile, Nebraska Game and Parks biologists discovered a rare lake sturgeon that traveled 681 miles in the Missouri River.

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