Northeast Lincoln apartment fire that killed one started in exterior window well, officials say

Published
March 13, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska
I-80
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Incident type
Fire, Fall, Workplace

Summary

Vehicle Fire Lincoln Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska: A fire in Lincoln, Nebraska, started in an exterior window well of a basement unit, leading to one death. Firefighters rescued two people and a dog, with the fire declared under control by 4:08 p.m.

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Northeast Lincoln apartment fire that killed one started in exterior window well, officials say

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