HALSEY- Multiple agencies and fire crews are battling a wildfire at the Nebraska National Forest.

District Ranger Julie Bain said five fires were started in the forest by lightning strikes earlier in the week. Crews were able to put out the fires. However, two of the fires re-ignited a day later. One is now under control, while the other is still in progress.

So far, the fires have destroyed between 15 to 50 acres. The Whitetail Campground and the ATV trails are closed and it is believed that structures or private property are not currently at risk.

Bain said although the area recently received 3 inches of rain, it hasn’t been enough to recover from the ongoing dry conditions.

Forest officials say the smell of smoke could make its way into the surrounding areas pending the containment process.

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