Homes in path of fire ordered to evacuate as winds gust up to 44 mph Thursday afternoon.
Region 26 Emergency Management and 911 Dispatch announced that a grass fire in the Nebraska Sandhills threatened the villages of Halsey and Dunning on Thursday.
People are asked for avoid the area and follow instructions from firefighters and law enforcement if you are asked to evacuate.
Fire chief, volunteer firefighter discuss causes and risks of grass fires in central Nebraska.
A grass fire near Lake McConaughy has prompted an immediate evacuation of the Cedar View area Friday afternoon.