NUCKOLLS COUNTY, NE — A large grass fire burning in Nuckolls County has closed a Highway in the area Sunday afternoon. 

The Nebraska Department of Transportation has closed Highway 136 between Highway 14 and 78 in both directions due to a wildfire. 

Crews from multiple towns are battling a large grass fire in the area northwest of Superior and east of Guide Rock. 

This is just one of several fires being reported Sunday across Nebraska as much of the state is under Red Flag Warning conditions. High wind gusts and recent dry temperatures are exacerbating issues. 

Multiple fires have also been reported in southern Lancaster and Gage counties.