Clay Co. crews respond to Cottonwood fire after initial deployment to Morrill fire in Western NE

Multiple fire departments from Clay County, along with assistance from neighboring Henderson, were deployed last week to assist with major wildfires in Nebraska, including crews from Sutton and Harvard, as well as a firefighter from Henderson.

Sutton Fire Chief Tracey Landenberger said the call came in Thursday night as wildfire activity increased across the state.

Crews were initially activated Thursday night for the Cottonwood Fire, with Landenberger receiving the call at approximately 10:30 p.m. to report to the Brady Fire Station.