Peterson Fire map & updates
The Peterson Fire is burning in Holt County, NE. Latest size 1,000 acres.
Peterson Fire map
No mapped perimeter has been published for this fire. 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 Peterson Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Grand Island, NE | 90 mi |
| Sioux City, IA | 137 mi |
| Lincoln, NE | 151 mi |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 153 mi |
| Omaha, NE | 168 mi |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 175 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: SFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — April 22, 2026
- Record last updated — April 23, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Peterson Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowery Fire | 4,691 | 2023 | 10 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 Peterson Fire?
In Holt County, NE. The nearest city in our list is Grand Island, NE, about 90 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Peterson Fire?
1,000 acres (about 2 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Peterson Fire contained?
Containment has not been reported yet.
What caused the Peterson Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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