Multiple Fire Departments Respond To Fire North Of Royal

Six different fire departments responded to a fire on Friday afternoon northwest of Royal.

The fire burned on several pieces of land owned by multiple landowners and even crossed the road.

Departments from Brunswick, Royal, Orchard, Neligh, Ewing and Creighton responded. 
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Firefighters remain on scene putting out hotspots. 

Orchard Fire Chief Duane Risinger said the fire remains under investigation. 
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Antelope County was issued a red flag fire weather warning by the National Weather Service this afternoon that remains in effect until 6 p.m. for wind and low relative humidity. 

With winds blowing 15-25 miles per hour with gusts up to 30 and humidity as low as 18%, any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.