Wildfires in Lancaster, Gage, Saline counties under control

CORTLAND, Neb. (KOLN) -The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office announced that the wildfires that worked their way into southern Lancaster County are currently under control and not spreading as of 8 p.m. on Sunday. First responders are still working on hot spots and making sure buildings are put out. They say they will continue to work through the night and are asking those that evacuated from fire zones not to return home yet. All others are asked to avoid the area.

An evacuation center was made available at Lincoln Southwest High School, but was closed earlier in the evening because displaced residents found other places to stay.

According to LLCEM, the focus that kept their attention latest into the day was around Southwest 100th Street to Southwest 86th Street, Gage Road to Panama Road. The City of Lincoln is not threatened at this time.

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management reported on Sunday that there are multiple... — The Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management reported on Sunday that there are multiple large grass fires just south of the county that are creating smoky conditions in the southern portion of the county.(10/11 NOW)

Earlier Sunday, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management asked individuals who live between 54th and 38th Street from Firth to Olive Creek Road in southern Lancaster County to evacuate the area to the north and east.

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office also issued an evacuation order for areas south and west of Southwest 12th Street and West Saltillo Road. Individuals in southwest Lancaster County were asked to consider voluntarily evacuating to the north and east for the time being.

Around 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Lancaster County Engineer Pam Dingman asked that no one travel south of Saltillo Road. She confirmed there are three wildfires.

The Nebraska Department of Transportation said the wildfires caused road closures during the day.

⚠️Traffic Alert ⚠️

Multiple closures are in place while fast moving fires move in various locations in Nebraska.

Avoid impacted areas. Fires are moving quickly. Please heed all directions and be safe!

Check https://t.co/dMWDoxnaSl for updates on closures. pic.twitter.com/hX74wZmSwG
— Nebraska DOT (@NebraskaDOT) October 23, 2022

Due to the high winds and dry conditions, a Red Flag Warning is in effect until 8 p.m.

According to Nebraska State Patrol, troopers are assisting emergency managers with evacuations of some areas in southern Lancaster County and northern Gage County.

🔥Fire Update 🚨

Currently fires are under control and not spreading. First Responders are working on hot spots and making sure buildings are put out.

Prayer to all impacted.

We are still asking the public to avoid the area!! please do not return home!! @LancasterCoEMA
— Lancaster County Sheriff (@LSOnebraska) October 24, 2022

Evacuation Center has been set up at Lincoln SW High School (7001. S 14th St. Lincoln NE) American Red Cross and Salvation Army are on scene.
— Lincoln-Lancaster Emergency Mngmt. (@LancasterCoEMA) October 23, 2022

ONLY IF YOU CAN SAFELY turn on any center pivots in your fields or sprinklers in yards etc in the affected area please do. However, we don't want anybody going into an already dangerous area if you have left!
— Lancaster County Sheriff (@LSOnebraska) October 23, 2022

EMERGENCY MESSAGE: Any farmers with pivots or water sources please turn them on from SW 72nd to SW 100th from Princeton to Apple. ONLY IF SAFE
— Lincoln-Lancaster Emergency Mngmt. (@LancasterCoEMA) October 23, 2022

There are numerous volunteer firefighters, farmers, and others assisting with today's fires in multiple parts of the state.

The effort continues, but please keep them in your thoughts for safety this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/UMCl7pB1Vd
— Nebraska State Patrol (@NEStatePatrol) October 23, 2022

PASS THE WORD to anyone affected by fires in south Lancaster County who may need to evacuate farm animals! Stay safe everyone.💚 pic.twitter.com/274LGcMSYq
— Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds (@LancasterEventC) October 23, 2022

EMERGENCY 🚨 ALERT 🚨

DUe to Fire threat #LSO issued an EVACUATION ORDER FOR SW LANCASTER COUNTY!!! Area south and west of Sw 12th and W Saltillo should evacuate due to wildfires!!! Please use caution And stay safe!
— Lancaster County Sheriff (@LSOnebraska) October 23, 2022

EMERGENCY MESSAGE If you are between 54th and 38th Firth to Olive Creek, please Evacuate now to the north and east.
— Lincoln-Lancaster Emergency Mngmt. (@LancasterCoEMA) October 23, 2022

There are at least two large grass fires just south of the county that are creating smoky conditions in the southern portion of the county. As of right now (2:30) there are no active fires in Lancaster county. Reminder, a Red Flag Warning is in effect until 8pm . 🚩🚩🚩
— Lincoln-Lancaster Emergency Mngmt. (@LancasterCoEMA) October 23, 2022