Morrill Fire map & updates
The Morrill Fire burned in Garden County, NE (15 Miles NE from Bridgeport, NE). Final reported size 642,029 acres, 100% contained.
Morrill Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-03-28). 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 Morrill Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WY | 140 mi |
| Greeley, CO | 152 mi |
| Fort Collins, CO | 164 mi |
| Loveland, CO | 169 mi |
| Longmont, CO | 178 mi |
| Northglenn, CO | 184 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: SFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — March 13, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — March 28, 2026
- Record last updated — July 21, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Kate Fire | 7,800 | 2019 | 14 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 Morrill Fire?
In Garden County, NE, 15 Miles NE from Bridgeport, NE. The nearest city in our list is Cheyenne, WY, about 140 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Morrill Fire?
642,029 acres (about 1,003 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Morrill Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained.
What caused the Morrill Fire?
The cause is recorded as human. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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