***UPDATE***

Firefighters continue to battle a blaze near the Wildcat Hills Friday morning, but things are looking up for those fighting the flames. Planes could be seen Friday morning flying sorties in the area to help fight the fire in areas where it was difficult for fighters on the ground to get.

According to Region 21 Emergency Management, donations are only being accepted through noon on Friday. Fire officials believe they will have the fire wrapped up sometime Friday, so no donations will be needed.

"Your support, kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated," Emergency Management officials said in a statement Friday morning.

*ORIGINAL STORY*

BANNER COUNTY - Multiple fire departments are battling a large fire in the Wildcat Hills area Thursday evening.

According to Region 21 Emergency Management, fire departments from Banner, Morrill and Scotts Bluff Counties are fighting the flames. The fire reportedly started south of McGrew Thursday afternoon.

Emergency Management officials announced that starting Friday, August 28, they will be accepting bottled water, granola bars and Gatorade for the volunteer firefighters working to put out the fire.

Anyone who wants to donate is asked to contact Carissa Smith with the Firefighter Ministry at 308-631-9674 to arrange a donation drop-off.

As of Thursday night, officials had not released how contained the fire is or how much it had burned.