The evacuation order was lifted around 7:30pm Wednesday evening. The fire took place about 9 miles north of Maxwell and burned NW towards Nedian Road where it was contained by fire crews.

Maxwell, Neb. - Crews are on scene battling a grass fire a few miles north of Maxwell. A rave alert has been sent out urging residents to evacuate from N Maxwell Rd to HWY 83 at this time. The Salvation Army is open in North Platte for those who need shelter. Please avoid the area to let crews and first responders work on scene.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Warm temperatures and winds have been a mixture for many grass fires that have been hitting the area and much of Nebraska. Crews are actively battling a grass fire in the Arnold area.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Stapleton Public Schools announced on social media there is no practice today for all spring sports due to the range of the fire and smoke in the air. Buses will run accordingly according to the social media post.&nbsp;

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information is available.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The evacuation order was lifted around 7:30pm Wednesday evening. The fire took place about 9 miles north of Maxwell and burned NW towards Nedian Road where it was contained by fire crews.-----Maxwell, Neb. - Crews are on scene battling a grass fire a few miles north of Maxwell. A rave alert has been sent out urging residents to evacuate from N Maxwell Rd to HWY 83 at this time. The Salvation Army is open in North Platte for those who need shelter. Please avoid the area to let crews and first responders work on scene.&nbsp;&nbsp;Warm temperatures and winds have been a mixture for many grass fires that have been hitting the area and much of Nebraska. Crews are actively battling a grass fire in the Arnold area.&nbsp;&nbsp;Stapleton Public Schools announced on social media there is no practice today for all spring sports due to the range of the fire and smoke in the air. Buses will run accordingly according to the social media post.&nbsp;This is a developing story and will be updated when more information is available.&nbsp;

Crews battled a large wildland fire north of Maxwell