Governor Jim Pillen on Friday issued a statewide burn ban to help reduce the potential for additional wildfires in Nebraska. Dry and windy conditions have caused the spread of significant fires in the central and western parts of the state.
Pillen also issued an emergency proclamation activating the deployment of state resources to help combat fires, including the use of aircraft and personnel from the Nebraska National Guard. The Governor’s executive order prohibiting burning will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on March 27.
The State Fire Marshal Agency says any existing burn permit that has not been completed is null and void.