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News Breaking News Breaking: 50,000-Acre Cottonwood Fire Triggers Major Emergency Response

Breaking: 50,000-Acre Cottonwood Fire Triggers Major Emergency Response

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March 13, 2026 | NE

Firefighters are engaged in a fierce battle against the enormous Cottonwood Fire, a brush blaze that has scorched 50,000 acres. Emergency crews rushed to the site to tackle the flames, which threaten nearby communities and infrastructure. The fire was first reported on March 13 around 5:53 p.m. Alerts from the 1st Responder Wireless News Dispatch team, part of Belsito Communications Inc., notified officials of the fast-moving inferno.

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While no injuries or mandatory evacuations have been reported yet, authorities are keeping a watchful eye as teams work tirelessly to contain the spread.

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