Contained 🇺🇸 UTCYD

Prairie Fire

2024 · UTCYD

Acres Burned

1,921

Containment

100%

Location

UTCYD

Year

2024

Structures

—

Casualties

—

Containment progress100%

🔥 Fire Summary

Prairie Fire has burned 1,920.75 acres in Nebraska and is reported as fully contained by agency records as of May 11, 2026.

Timeline

Coverage

Final

100% contained at 1,921 acres. Recovery operations begin.

University of Arizona News

What can prairie dogs teach us about wildfire management? - University of Arizona News

Aug 25, 2025

knopnews2.com

Prairie Arts Center hosts auction for Nebraska wildfire relief - knopnews2.com

Apr 18, 2026

The New York Times

South Dakota Ranchers Are Burning the Prairie to Save It - The New York Times

Dec 9, 2025

Panhandle News Channel Nebraska

The Prairie Club escapes building damage from nearby wildfire - Panhandle News Channel Nebraska

Mar 17, 2026

River Country News Channel Nebraska

The Prairie Club narrowly escapes wildfire damage near Valentine - River Country News Channel Nebraska

Mar 19, 2026

My Grande Prairie Now

Fire restriction issued in the City of Grande Prairie - My Grande Prairie Now

May 11, 2026

My Grande Prairie Now

UPDATE: Wildfire south of Grande Prairie now classified as being held - My Grande Prairie Now

May 20, 2026

everythinggp.com

Grande Prairie wildfire danger remains high - everythinggp.com

May 26, 2026

everythinggp.com

Wildfire southeast of Grande Prairie being held at five hectares - everythinggp.com

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