Crawford, Neb. — A new wildfire, called the Log Road Fire, has ignited on private property north of the South Fork Fire burn area. It is estimated to have burned approximately 1,200 acres.
Crawford Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) reports on social media that firefighters worked through the night to battle the blaze, which continues to be driven by red flag conditions.
Crews are actively constructing dozer lines to slow the fire’s spread in an area expected to experience continued winds with gusts up to 30 mph. Tuesday afternoon temperatures were forecast to reach around 80 degrees, contributing to very dry conditions with relative humidity near 15%.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms were expected to develop late Tuesday afternoon, with the highest chance of precipitation—around 40%—between 4 p.m. and midnight.
While dry lightning remains possible during the afternoon and evening, wetting rain may occur overnight. Thunderstorms could produce gusty, erratic winds, but also bring improved humidity levels—potentially rising to around 80%.
CVFD reports local fire departments have provided as much support as they can, and local US Forest Service resources have been invaluable to this initial attack effort. CVFD thanked
the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands for their support.
More resources have been rolling in from surrounding states, and a Type 3 Incident Management Team from the State of Nebraska will be taking over the Log Road Fire at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1st.
