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< $49H6:EK6C 56E6C>:?65 E96 7:C6 E@ 36 42FD65 3J 2? F?2EE6?565 42>A7:C6] %96C6 H6C6 ?@ :?;FC:6D C6A@CE65]k^Am kAmt2C=:6C[ {:6C>2? D2:5 E96C6 H2D 2 <?@H? 9@>6=6DD 6?42>A>6?E :? E96 2C62] %6>A6C2EFC6D @G6C?:89E H6C6 :? E96 D:?8=6 5:8:ED]k^Am People are also reading… 43-year-old dies in fatal crash south of Lincoln How to watch Nebraska football vs. Maryland: Time, TV channel USA TODAY Sports bowl projections unchanged for Nebraska football Omaha floods leave some 84th Street businesses facing a ‘wet, sloppy mess’ How to watch Nebraska volleyball vs. Maryland: Time, TV channel ‘Never seen it that high’: Omaha flooding prompts 80 water-rescue calls across city 'God bless you, Nebraska': Full recap of Trump midterm rally for Nebraska Republicans Which school has the best dance/cheerleading team? Vote for your favorite 'I was kind of hoping for it': Donovan Jones welcomed Maryland’s challenge Nebraska high school football rankings: See who rose and fell after Week 6 Anthony Colandrea treasures hurdle over Maryland defender more than 55-yard run College Football Week 5: Six games to watch as CFP race, conference play heats up Floodwaters brought by historic rains in Omaha area receding Week 6 high school football preview: Waverly vs. Gretna, and other top games Ranking the eight remaining teams on Nebraska football's 2026 schedule kAm%96 3C:586 :D @H?65 3J &?:@? !24:7:4 2?5 :D 2? 24E:G6 =:?6 E92E :D 2=D@ FD65 3J q}$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… Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video Roger Weitz talks about newly announced public market for downtown Omaha Andrea Peachey of GI Expo Events and Livestock speaks to Rotary Club Andrea Peachey of GI Expo Events and Livestock speaks to Rotary Club Why does Columbus Community Hospital hold health events? Why does Columbus Community Hospital hold health events? Trump suggests Iran could take out Los Angeles or San Diego Trump suggests Iran could take out Los Angeles or San Diego
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…
