The Nebraska Forest Service said wildfires in central Nebraska were nearly contained; however, much of the state was under a high risk for wildfires until 8 p.m. Friday.

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Ben Bohall with the Nebraska Forest Service says the snow melt we've experienced isn't enough to keep fires at bay, and with high winds Friday afternoon, Nebraska is under a high risk for wildfires.

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No homes were damaged, and no additional homes remain threatened, said Ben Bohall of the Nebraska Forest Service, but firefighters are trying to get ahead of it. The goal of the disaster ...