Morrill Fire

The Morrill Fire was a megafire that was burning in Keith, Arthur, Grant, Garden, and Morrill counties in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of March 25, the fire had burned 642,029 acres (259,820 ha) and was 100% contained. It was the largest wildfire in the United States during the 2026 wildfire season as well as the largest wildfire in Nebraska state history. The wildfire was part of an outbreak of wind-driven grass fires which included this one, the Cottonwood Fire: 128,192 acres (51,877 ha), the Road 203 Fire 35,912 acres (14,533 ha), and the Anderson Bridge Fire: 17,400 acres (7,000 ha). All four fires burned in total 824,865 acres (333,811 ha).