Two fires were reported south of North Platte on Saturday in Frontier County.
The Maywood Fire was reported at 12:20 p.m. A vegetation fire about 8 miles north of Bartley was reported around 2 p.m., and crews were clearing the scene by about 5:50 p.m. Later, at about 6:25 p.m., another vegetation fire broke out 4 miles south of McCook.
Meanwhile, the Cottonwood Fire increased in activity and engulfed three responder vehicles during Saturday’s Fire Weather Warning.
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Two fires were reported south of North Platte on Saturday in Frontier County. The Maywood Fire was reported at 12:20 p.m. Then, around 2 p.m., a vegetation fire about 8 miles north of Bartley was reported, with crews clearing the scene by about 5:50 p.m. Later, at around 6:25 p.m., another vegetation fire broke out 4 miles south of McCook.
Meanwhile, the Cottonwood Fire also intensified, engulfing three responder vehicles during Saturday’s Fire Weather Warning.