Wildfire in Kearney, Nebraska, destroys multiple structures, burns 640 acres, after a spark from a power line.

A wildfire near Kearney, Nebraska, destroyed a home, shop, barn, and a fire truck, burning about 640 acres. The fire started due to a power line rubbing against a tree, causing an electrical spark that ignited dry vegetation. High winds exacerbated the fire's spread. Thirty-seven fire departments were involved in battling the blaze, with two firefighters suffering minor injuries.