The two fires near Chadron State College are 10 percent contained, according to officials from the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
More than 68,689 acres have burned between the two fires, Jodie Fawl, NEMA public information officer, stated Thursday evening.
Read MoreIn response to area wildfires on the outskirts of town, Chadron State College has cancelled classes for the duration of the week, and is encouraging students residing on-campus to take an early weekend and head home.
Read MoreFlames from both the West Ash and Douthit Fires are within 25 miles of Chadron, as of 10:30 p.m. Wednesday evening, according to multiple eye-witness reports.
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