Immediate Evacuation Ordered for Lake McConaughy Areas in Keith County Due to Wildfire

Alert Details

The Keith County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in Ogallala, Nebraska, has issued an immediate evacuation order for portions of Keith County. This emergency alert, classified as an “Evacuation Immediate” (EVI) event, was triggered by an active wildfire threatening the region.

Affected Areas

The evacuation order is in effect for the following geographic locations at Lake McConaughy:

• The area from Cedar View to Omaha Beach.
• The K2 area.

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors in the specified areas must evacuate immediately. Emergency officials have designated the Keystone Lemoyne Fire Hall as the primary evacuation site for those displaced by the fire. Follow all directions from local law enforcement and emergency personnel to ensure a safe exit from the hazard zone.

Expected Conditions

An active wildfire is present in the Cedar View and Omaha Beach areas. The situation is classified as an imminent threat with observed hazardous conditions, necessitating an immediate safety response.

Timeline

The alert was issued and became effective at 7:34 PM MDT on March 14, 2026. The current evacuation notice is scheduled to remain in effect until 11:34 PM MDT on March 14, 2026.