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 Prefer us on Google Learn More 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< $49H6:EK6C 56E6C>:?65 E96 7:C6 E@ 36 42FD65 3J 2? F?2EE6?565 42>A7:C6] %96C6 H6C6 ?@ :?;FC:6D C6A@CE65]k^Am Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAmt2C=:6C[ {:6C>2? D2:5 E96C6 H2D 2 <?@H? 9@>6=6DD 6?42>A>6?E :? E96 2C62] %6>A6C2EFC6D @G6C?:89E H6C6 :? E96 D:?8=6 5:8:ED]k^Am People are also reading… Childhood dream comes true; Drink Eazy set to open storefront Communication main topic at first Orange and Black meeting, school district plans new platform He relieved pain for 60 years. Now 88, Kearney man is passing down his legacy Emersyn Propp sets career high with 28 kills in Cozad’s win over St. Pat’s Lexington Middle School band to perform Saturday at UNK Band Day Parade Me-ouch! Scottsbluff crushes Lexington 59-6 Friday Matt Rhule didn’t like Nebraska’s halftime habit. So he changed it Commissioners set public hearing for road vacation Lexington's Patrick Martin claims fifth NSRA tie-down roping year-end title Lexington wins home tennis dual 4-1 over Adams Central Tuesday Paul Hammel: Fight over feline calls for having a little fun sometimes Dale Thomas Krings Paul Hammel: Growth of data centers and AI prompt reconsideration by state leaders Ethan Atchison throws 4 touchdowns, runs for 1 in Cozad’s shutout of Broken Bow Hi-Line football routs Sutherland in road win Thursday kAm%96 3C:586 :D @H?65 3J &?:@? !24:7:4 2?5 :D 2? 24E:G6 =:?6 E92E :D 2=D@ FD65 3J q}$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 What to know about CHI Health Center addition Omaha Mayor John Ewing honors Rockwell Elementary School volunteer Omaha Mayor John Ewing honors Rockwell Elementary School volunteer Judge orders man shot by ICE to court as police release new body cam video Judge orders man shot by ICE to court as police release new body cam video Chinese beauty products prove resilient amid US-China trade war Chinese beauty products prove resilient amid US-China trade war
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…
