My daughter's farm: 'There was no way' to stop wildfire in 50 mph winds, says survivor

[Omaha Steve]

This is my youngest daughter's farm and side business. All gone. More coverage.

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House that burned to ground was once home to poet/author John G. Neihardt, owner says
BY: PAUL HAMMEL - APRIL 25, 2022 5:00 AM



A wildfire Saturday destroyed a house that the owner says was once a home where famed poet and author John G. Neihardt lived until it was moved out of Bancroft. The house sat along Nebraska Highway 51, east of U.S. Highway 77. (Paul Hammel/Nebraska Examiner)

LYONS, Nebraska — Robert Byrnes and his family were driving down U.S. 77 right after lunch Saturday when they noticed a wall of flames off to the east, roaring northward.

They quickly reversed course to their farm, a unique place where Byrnes has erected a wind turbine that generates all the power needed for the family of four.

From the top of a hill along Nebraska Highway 51, the family watched as the fire raced across farm fields and grassy waterways, propelled by wind gusts of up to 50 mph and 60 mph.


‘It was on me so fast’
“It looked like we were going to miss it,” Byrnes, 57, said. “Farmers were discing and saved some other farmsteads.

FULL story: https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2022/04/25/there-was-no-way-to-stop-wildfire-in-50-mph-winds-says-survivor/?

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1. Kick for coverage!

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2. I am so sorry! Thank goodness the family is okay and condolences on the

loss of their furry friends. Was able to make a small donation and am sending hugs.

[Omaha Steve]

3. Thank YOU!

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