Semi-Truck Fire on I-80
KEARNEY, Neb. — Around five acres were burned after a semi caught fire on Interstate 80 near the Minden interchange during the afternoon hours of Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Kearney firefighters to high-five elementary students for Fire Prevention Month
KEARNEY — In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department is bringing smiles and safety awareness to Kearney Public Schools. Firefighters will be visiting local elementary schools to greet students with High Fives as part of a special initiative to promote fire safety awareness.
Kearney firefighters hold pinning ceremony for new officers at city council meeting
KEARNEY — A pinning ceremony was held for the newly elected officers of the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department during the Kearney city council meeting on Tuesday, July 23. The Kearney Volunteer Fire Department is a unique organization in the fact that it is comprised of three different separate entities that operate together for the benefit of the citizens in our fire district.
KVFD responds to structure fire in East Lawn
KEARNEY — The Kearney Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) was dispatched to a structure fire at 2900 Grand Avenue #72 (East Lawn Mobile Home Park) on Monday, July 22 at 3:20 p.m.
Fire occurs at City of Kearney Utilities warehouse
KEARNEY — The Kearney Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) was dispatched to a structure fire at the City of Kearney Utilities Warehouse located at 1202 East 26th Street.
Kearney Volunteer Firefighters Dispatched to Anderson Wrecking
The Kearney Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) was dispatched to an industrial fire at Andersen Wrecking, 1912 Avenue M. Upon arrival, KVFD crews found heavy black smoke and flames coming from the exterior and interior of Andersen’s sorting building.
Unattended candle likely cause of fire at Centennial Apartments in Kearney
KEARNEY — An unattended candle is thought to be the cause of a fire that occurred at the Centennial Park Apartments during the morning hours of Tuesday, Jan. 16. At 8:19 a.m., the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to 1000 4th Avenue for the report of smoke coming from an apartment building.