04/23/2026
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all of the fire departments and first responders who assisted in battling yesterday’s fire. Your courage, dedication, and tireless efforts in the face of danger protected lives, property, and our community as a whole.
We recognize the long hours, the risks you took, and the teamwork it required to bring the situation under control. Because of your commitment and professionalism, countless people are safe today.
Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your unwavering commitment to helping others when it matters most.
The departments that assisted in yesterday‘s fire include Norton rural and city fire department, Almena fire department, Lenora fire department, Norcatur fire department, Jennings fire department, Oberlin fire department, Logan fire department, Prairieview fire department, Long Island fire department, Graham County fire department, Solomon Valley fire department, Beaver City Nebraska fire department, Oxford Nebraska fire department, Alma Nebraska fire Department, Edison Nebraska fire department, Republican City Nebraska fire department, Cambridge Nebraska fire department, Orleans Nebraska fire department, Stamford Nebraska fire department, Arapahoe Nebraska Fire & Rescue / HEA Rural Fire District, the Forest Service, several local farmers and area businesses who brought water, tractors and discs, Norton County EMS and Kansas Highway Patrol.
If we missed any departments we apologize.