内布拉斯加州州长延长了西部和中部地区的燃烧禁令,因为野火风险很高。 Nebraska governor extends burn ban in western and central parts due to high wildfire risks.

内布拉斯加州州长吉姆·皮伦(Jim Pillen)于5月10日延长了对州西部和中部地区处方燃烧禁令, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has extended a ban on prescribed burning in western and central parts of the state through May 10, due to dry conditions that raise wildfire risks. 该禁令涵盖了从南达科他州到堪萨斯州边界的一条线路以西的地区，此前一次计划燃烧演变成“梅溪大火”，烧毁了 7,000 多英亩的土地，造成 45 头牛死亡。 The ban covers areas west of a line from the South Dakota to Kansas borders, following a prescribed burn that spiraled into the "Plum Creek Fire," burning over 7,000 acres and killing 45 cattle. 取消对内布拉斯加州东部的禁令,但红旗警告期间除外。 The ban is lifted for eastern Nebraska, except during red flag warnings.