Johnson Hills Fire map & updates
The Johnson Hills Fire is burning in Phelps County, NE. Latest size 1,200 acres.
Johnson Hills Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-03-30). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Johnson Hills Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Grand Island, NE | 73 mi |
| Lincoln, NE | 155 mi |
| Salina, KS | 156 mi |
| Manhattan, KS | 185 mi |
| Hutchinson, KS | 191 mi |
| Omaha, NE | 196 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: SFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — March 29, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — March 30, 2026
- Record last updated — March 30, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Johnson Hills Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road 739 Fire | 30,000 | 2022 | 19 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other Nebraska fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Johnson Hills Fire?
In Phelps County, NE. The nearest city in our list is Grand Island, NE, about 73 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Johnson Hills Fire?
1,200 acres (about 2 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Johnson Hills Fire contained?
Containment has not been reported yet.
What caused the Johnson Hills Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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