East Table
ACRES BURNED
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STATE
Nebraska
ORIGIN COUNTY
Custercontainment
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41.5475620412396, -99.7283370472383
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2025-02-26
TIMELINE
6 days
February 26
Detected
March 4
LAST UPDATED
Incident Data
CAUSE
Human
BEHAVIOR
MinimalNearest CITY
Merna, NEPRIMARY FUEL TYPE?
Short Grass (1 foot)Description
4 miles NE of Merna, NE
Response
Lead Protecting AGENCY
SFS
TOTAL PERSONNEL
30
DISPATCH CENTER
Great Plains Interagency Dispatch CenterPROPERTY OWNERSHIP
Private
(Private)
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1. Start Time & Info
**Start Date/Time/Location** The East Table Road Fire, part of the Custer County Complex Fire, started in the vicinity of Broken Bow, Nebraska, though the exact start date and time are not specified in the available reports. **Size and Containment** As of the latest updates, the East Table Road Fire, combined with the Lillian Fire, has burned 1,350 acres and is 80% contained[2][5]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** Initially, the fire was part of a larger complex that included the Eureka Valley Fire and other smaller fires. The combined fires have shown significant progress in containment, with no continuous spread reported since Thursday afternoon[2]. **Containment Efforts** The response efforts are led by fire officials who have divided the fires into two operational divisions. The East Division, which includes the East Table Road Fire and the Lillian Fire, has been supported by multiple aircraft, including two helicopters conducting water drops and aerial observations. The Nebraska National Guard has also been deployed to assist in the firefighting efforts[1][5].
2. Evacuations & Closures
**Evacuations** There have been no civilian evacuations reported due to the East Table Road Fire and the Lillian Fire[4]. **Injuries** While there have been no civilian injuries, two firefighters were injured, with one released and the other in stable condition[4]. **Road Closures** There are no specific road closures mentioned in the reports related to the East Table Road Fire. However, residents are advised to avoid non-essential travel to allow firefighters room to work. **For more information, visit:** - [Nebraska Public Media's updates on the Custer County Complex Fire]: https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/6000-acre-fire-near-broken-bow-draws-help-from-nebraska-departments/ - [KLKN's report on the progress of central Nebraska wildfires]: https://www.klkntv.com/crews-make-significant-progress-on-central-nebraska-wildfires/ - [Chadron Radio's update on Custer County's Complex Fire]: https://chadronradio.com/update-on-custer-countys-complex-fire/
3. Current Impact
**Structures Impacted** There is no detailed information on specific structures destroyed or damaged by the East Table Road Fire and the Lillian Fire. However, the fires have been active in certain canyons and areas, but no significant structural damage has been highlighted in the reports[4]. **Power Outages** There are no reports of power outages directly attributed to the East Table Road Fire. **Notable Impacts** The fires have highlighted the importance of volunteer efforts and interagency cooperation, with support coming from various fire departments across Nebraska, including the Beatrice Rural Fire Department[4].
4. Current Outlook
**Containment Projections** With the fire now 80% contained, the focus is on mopping up remaining hot spots and ensuring the fire does not spread further. State agencies are transitioning the response over to local authorities as containment efforts progress[2]. **Weather and Wind Warnings** The majority of Nebraska remains under 'extreme' fire danger, and residents are advised to exercise extreme caution to avoid igniting new fires. High winds and dry conditions continue to pose a risk, although the immediate threat from the East Table Road Fire is diminishing[1][5].
5. Weather info
**Cause** The cause of the East Table Road Fire is not specified in the available reports. **Weather and Climate** The fire has been fueled by extreme fire weather conditions, including high winds and low humidity. The region is experiencing persistent fire danger, with officials urging the public to avoid activities that could ignite new fires, such as unmonitored debris burns[1][5]. The ongoing dry and windy conditions are a significant factor in the fire's spread and intensity.
Citations
['https://www.centralnebraskatoday.com/2025/02/28/244587/', 'https://www.klkntv.com/crews-make-significant-progress-on-central-nebraska-wildfires/', 'https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf', 'https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/6000-acre-fire-near-broken-bow-draws-help-from-nebraska-departments/', 'https://chadronradio.com/update-on-custer-countys-complex-fire/']