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Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Fires in Custer and Dawes Counties
February 27, 2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:

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Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Fires in Custer and Dawes Counties

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Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495

LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen has declared a state of emergency for fires that have been burning since earlier this week in two counties. The Custer Complex Fire started on Monday and now consists of three acti . . .

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