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Eventdex · Wildfire

SHERIDAN

403378

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event_typeWildfire
ncei_event_id403,378
episode_id67,267
begin_utc2012-08-29T23:00:00+00:00
end_utc2012-09-01T06:59:00+00:00
stateNEBRASKA
cz_typeZ
cz_nameSHERIDAN
deaths_direct0
deaths_indirect0
injuries_direct3
injuries_indirect0
damage_property1.00M
damage_crops0.00K
wfo_sourceEmergency Manager
episode_narrativeLightning produced by high based thunderstorms ignited the Wellnitz Fire. The fire burned 77,159 acres of land, starting near 10 miles north of Hay Springs that spread to across the South Dakota border onto the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The fire burned timber and grass, along with destroying up to 60 outbuildings and damage to 10 homes. The wildfire continued into September and was reported 100 percent contained on September 4th.
event_narrativeA wildfire was ignited by lightning August 29th that spread quickly north across grassland and timbers across northwest Sheridan County. The wildfire burned approximate 44,159 acres in Nebraska and moved north into South Dakota. Initial assessments showed the wildfire burned approximately 100 power poles. The Rushville Sheriff requested an Evacuate Immediate (NWEM) message as the fire spread into parks and to alert homeowners and campers in the area. The fire stats showed 50 to 60 outbuildings destroyed, and approximately 10 homes damaged. The wildfire continued into September.
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