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Walls of Fire - Nebraska ranchers suffer major losses with devastating fires

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By Codi Vallery-Mills Walls of fire with 40 mph winds pushed flames into this week after starting last week in Nebraska. Ranchers and volunteer firefighters have been working around the clock to stop forward progress of the fires consuming the Husker state. Much of the state is currently experiencing severe drought conditions and is considered a “tinderbox.”  High winds gusting to 70 mph helped create conditions that ignited four large fires – the Morrill, Cottonwood, Anderson Bridge, and Road 203. As of Tuesday, March 17 the fires are still active and uncontained. The fires have consumed pastures and burnt down...

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