Farmers seen fleeing Nebraska wildfire during harvest

Video shows tractors being overwhelmed by tall plumes of smoke as firefighters battled the blaze.

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Authorities urged farmers to stop harvesting as Red Flag Warnings were issued in several counties.

One fire threatened a power plant in Gage County, forcing 100 workers to evacuate before it was contained.

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