Progress has been reported in the firefight in the hills west of Scottsbluff and Gering Friday.
According to Sheriff Mark Overman with the fire incident Unified Command, as of 5:00 p.m., the Vista Trend fire in Scotts Bluff County was 80% contained.
Citizens that were evacuated from the area of Derringer Road Thursday night may return to their homes at 6:00 p.m. tonight.
Firefighting efforts are ongoing, and Firefighters will remain in the area overnight and into tomorrow to monitor the situation.