10 Years After 2012 Niobrara River Valley Fires: What Has Changed in Wildfire Prevention and Response?

In the opening hours, of what was to become known as the Region 24 Complex Fire, firefighters thought the fire would be stopped at the Niobrara River. But strong winds quickly blew burning embers north across the Niobrara River and the fight was on. The fire covered a total of 76,242 acres in Brown, Cherry and Keya Paha Counties.

“The 2012 fire season opened the eyes of a lot of firefighters, fire departments, members of the state and the public to the importance and need of being prepared, staying vigilant, trainings and fund…

10 Years After 2012 Niobrara River Valley Fires: What Has Changed in Wildfire Prevention and Response?

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