Unattended campfire caused blaze that led to Lincoln bridge collapse, LFR says ALYSSA JOHNSON Lincoln Journal Star Feb 24, 2026 Feb 24, 2026 Updated Feb 26, 2026 0 An old railroad bridge near Westgate and Sun Valley Boulevard collapsed following an early morning fire on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ALYSSA JOHNSON Lincoln Journal Star Inspectors have determined the cause of a fire that destroyed a railroad bridge in west Lincoln.kAmp3@FE bicd 2]>] |@?52J[ 4C6HD H:E9 E96 {:?4@=? u:C6 2?5 #6D4F6 H6C6 42==65 E@ 2 7:C6 :?G@=G:?8 E96 C2:=C@25 3C:586 @G6C $2=E rC66<[ ?62C $F? '2==6J 2?5 (6DE82E6 3@F=6G2C5D]k^AmkAm%96 3C:586[ H9:49 H2D @=56C 2?5 3F:=E H:E9 962GJ E:>36C[ 6G6?EF2==J 4@==2AD65]k^AmkAm~? %F6D52J[ {u# DA@<6DA6CD@? |y {:6C>2? D2:5 7:C6 :?DA64E@C r9F4< $49H6:EK6C 56E6C>:?65 E96 7:C6 E@ 36 42FD65 3J 2? F?2EE6?565 42>A7:C6] %96C6 H6C6 ?@ :?;FC:6D C6A@CE65]k^Am Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAmt2C=:6C[ {:6C>2? D2:5 E96C6 H2D 2 <?@H? 9@>6=6DD 6?42>A>6?E :? E96 2C62] %6>A6C2EFC6D @G6C?:89E H6C6 :? E96 D:?8=6 5:8:ED]k^Am People are also reading… Gothenburg family forever grateful that firefighters saved their home Lexington girls tennis wins North Platte doubles invite 2 Cozad youth wrestlers bring home NEUSAW state champion titles Cozad's Chayden Hoffmaster breaks his own long jump school record at UNK Missoula Children's Theater brings 'Hansel and Gretel' to Lexington Dancing with the Stars Farmers and ranchers in the east come together to help the west after devastating fires Minutemen jump out to 2-0 start after defeating Pius X Friday North Platte High students sent home after police report 'active bomb threat' 3 Hi-Line track athletes break school records at Lexington JV Invite BOYS SOCCER: Minutemen fall short against Gretna Maids lose to Omaha Gross, Scotus Catholic Inside Jessie Buckley’s journey from 'The Bride!' to 'Hamnet' Candidates file to run in Dawson County elections Minutemaid soccer opens season with 10-0 win over Auburn kAm%96 3C:586 :D @H?65 3J &?:@? !24:7:4 2?5 :D 2? 24E:G6 =:?6 E92E :D 2=D@ FD65 3J q}$u]k^AmkAm{:6C>2? D2:5 E96 3C:586[ H9:49 4@==2AD65 =2E6C |@?52J >@C?:?8[ H2D 4@?D:56C65 2 E@E2= =@DD]k^AmkAm{:?4@=? !2C<D 2?5 #64C62E:@? D2:5 :? 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 E92E E96 A2G65 A@CE:@? @7 E96 $2=E rC66< {6G66 %C2:= E92E EC2G6=D F?56C E96 EH@ 3C:586D :D 4=@D65 5F6 E@ 3C:586 52>286]k^Am kAm%C2:= FD6CD D9@F=5 FD6 E96 =:>6DE@?6 EC2:= 62DE @7 E96 A2G65 EC2:= E@ 2G@:5 E96 4=@D65 2C62[ H9:49 :D >2C<65]k^Am Reach the writer at 402-473-7241 or ajohnson2@journalstar.com. On Twitter @ajohnson6170 0 Comments Locations Lincoln Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story A fire, a collapsed train bridge, single-digit temps: What we know Around 3:45 a.m. Monday, crews with Lincoln Fire and Rescue were called for a fire involving the railroad bridge over Salt Creek. Teen spends 18th birthday in jail after police chase in Lincoln Lincoln police say a teen sped off from officers twice, drove without headlights and flashed red and blue lights before being arrested at home. I-80 drug bust in north Lincoln turns up nearly 50 pounds of meth A California woman was arrested Sunday in north Lincoln after deputies allegedly found around 48 pounds of methamphetamine in her trunk. 49-year-old Lincoln man injured after exchanging fire with officer Police said the officer was uninjured and the suspect was taken to a Lincoln hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Missing Lincoln man found safely in Missouri, police say An 80-year-old Lincoln man who was reported missing after not returning home Wednesday morning was located safely in Missouri. Vote for your favorite name for the Lincoln zoo's tree kangaroo joey On Thursday, the zoo announced that community members have a week to cast their votes to help name the female Matschie’s tree kangaroo joey, w… Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio | All Of Our Podcasts Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video Indiana TSA agent turns to food bank as paycheck stops during government shutdown - Trump’s Approval Rating Falls To Record Low Amid Iran War - Trump’s Approval Rating Falls To Record Low Amid Iran War Iranian military statement mocks US for 'strategic failure', suggests no negotiations over 15-point plan AP Iranian military statement mocks US for 'strategic failure', suggests no negotiations over 15-point plan Savannah Guthrie Set for 'Today' Show Return 'Within Weeks' Amid Desperate Hunt For Her Missing Mom Savannah Guthrie Set for 'Today' Show Return 'Within Weeks' Amid Desperate Hunt For Her Missing Mom
A fire, a collapsed train bridge, single-digit temps: What we know Around 3:45 a.m. Monday, crews with Lincoln Fire and Rescue were called for a fire involving the railroad bridge over Salt Creek.
Teen spends 18th birthday in jail after police chase in Lincoln Lincoln police say a teen sped off from officers twice, drove without headlights and flashed red and blue lights before being arrested at home.
I-80 drug bust in north Lincoln turns up nearly 50 pounds of meth A California woman was arrested Sunday in north Lincoln after deputies allegedly found around 48 pounds of methamphetamine in her trunk.
49-year-old Lincoln man injured after exchanging fire with officer Police said the officer was uninjured and the suspect was taken to a Lincoln hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Missing Lincoln man found safely in Missouri, police say An 80-year-old Lincoln man who was reported missing after not returning home Wednesday morning was located safely in Missouri.
Vote for your favorite name for the Lincoln zoo's tree kangaroo joey On Thursday, the zoo announced that community members have a week to cast their votes to help name the female Matschie’s tree kangaroo joey, w…
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