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< $49H6:EK6C 56E6C>:?65 E96 7:C6 E@ 36 42FD65 3J 2? F?2EE6?565 42>A7:C6] %96C6 H6C6 ?@ :?;FC:6D C6A@CE65]k^Am kAmt2C=:6C[ {:6C>2? D2:5 E96C6 H2D 2 <?@H? 9@>6=6DD 6?42>A>6?E :? E96 2C62] %6>A6C2EFC6D @G6C?:89E H6C6 :? E96 D:?8=6 5:8:ED]k^Am People are also reading… Proposal to let nonresidents vote in Omaha, Lincoln elections advances in auditor oversight bill ICE detains Kearney entrepreneur with deep Nebraska ties Lincoln man accused of hitting officer with drumsticks in chaotic arrest How to watch the Nebraska football spring game: Time, TV channel No injuries, but four displaced in early Sunday house fire State Patrol IDs mother found dead in Kearney County; 3 children injured in shooting Nebraska-Iowa basketball live updates, stats and highlights Suspect in triple killing may have participated in assault of sex offender, police say Lincoln City Council weighs winery rule changes, approves addition at The Mill How to watch Nebraska-Iowa basketball: Time, TV channel for Thursday Positive direction, no finger pointing sought in reopening of Nebraska’s Underground Railroad site NFL free agency: Panthers, 49ers, Patriots, Jets and Rams are early winners Chaos at Mahoney Park: Gun recovered, teen arrested after Saturday night melee Where to watch Nebraska-Iowa Sweet 16 basketball: Time, TV channel Western Nebraska fires near full containment; officials warn of ongoing danger kAm%96 3C:586 :D @H?65 3J &?:@? !24:7:4 2?5 :D 2? 24E:G6 =:?6 E92E :D 2=D@ FD65 3J q}$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 Katie Burger Mission Statement First Strategic Plan Workshop First Strategic Plan Workshop Project Hunger's 30th Annual Easter Basket Extravaganza Project Hunger's 30th Annual Easter Basket Extravaganza GHS molds 'Seussical' to Midwest Theater stage GHS molds 'Seussical' to Midwest Theater stage
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…
