The Wayne Volunteer Fire Department responded to a field fire on Friday afternoon at approximately 1:30 p.m.
A field was on fire two miles south and approximately 1/2 mile east of Wayne.
In addition to firefighters, several farmers brought in tractors and discs and water tanks.
The Wayne Sheriff's Department and the Nebraska State Patrol were also on scene.
There is no report of any injuries at this time and the cause is not known.
Area residents are enouraged to use extreme caution due to the wind and dry conditions.
