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Large SE Neb grass fire leads to precautionary evacuation

By John Nixon

10/30/2024

(KLZA)-- Residents of Brock, in Nemaha County, Nebraska were able to return to their homes around 8:45 Tuesday evening after a grass fire on the north side of Highway 136 approximately two miles east of Johnson, Nebraska, led to a precautionary evacuation Tuesday afternoon.

Fire fighters from Johnson, Auburn, Brock, Julian, Tecumseh, Talmage and Elk Creek responded to the fire which was first reported around 1:45 p.m.

In addition to the area fire departments, numerous area farmers showed up with tractors and tillage equipment while private industries that had the capability to transport water helped battle the blaze.

Residents of Coryell Park and residents of Brock received a precautionary evacuation notice in case the efforts to control the fire failed. The Wellness Center in Auburn was made available for those who chose to leave their homes.

The fire was contained after about four hours. Firefighters remained on the scene of the fire for several hours monitoring hot spots.

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