A fire, a collapsed train bridge, single-digit temps: What we know ALYSSA JOHNSON Lincoln Journal Star Feb 23, 2026 Feb 23, 2026 Updated Feb 27, 2026 0 1 of 2 Lincoln Fire and Rescue responded to an early morning fire that destroyed the railroad bridge over Salt Creek. KENNETH FERRIERA Lincoln Journal Star 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 An overnight fire destroyed a railroad bridge in west Lincoln, officials say.kAmp3@FE bicd 2]>] |@?52J[ 4C6HD H:E9 {:?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^Am A railroad bridge near Westgate and Sun Valley boulevards collapsed following an early morning fire Feb. 23. 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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.
Unattended campfire caused blaze that led to Lincoln bridge collapse, LFR says On Tuesday, LFR spokesperson MJ Lierman said fire inspector Chuck Schweitzer determined the fire to be caused by an unattended campfire.
