Additional EVACUATION Notices due to South Fork Fire northwest of Crawford

Nebraska Emergency Management Region 23 has issued additional evacuation notifications for areas northwest of Crawford as the South Fork Fire continues to grow.

June 12, 2026Updated: June 12, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

Additional EVACUATION Notices due to South Fork Fire northwest of Crawford

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