Related Video Above: Rock Creek Fire on Tuesday, April 11.

**FRIDAY MORNING UPDATE**

According to the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Rock Creek Fire burning southeast of Fairbury is nearly fully contained. 

The latest report puts the blaze at 90 percent contained. That's up from 65 percent reported Thursday. After the Nebraska State Patrol's drone flight yesterday, the new estimate for acreage burned is 1,800 — down from the initially estimated 2,600. 

There were no notable flare ups or break-outs overnight. With that and the forecast incoming rain Friday night and Saturday morning, state agencies have begun demobilizing and turning operations back to local departments. 

Fairbury Rural Fire Chief Kenny Krause said the first responders are grateful for the help they received.

"I want to thank everyone from the state level who helped us out on this, as well as the responding local volunteer fire departments," he said. "Most importantly, I want to thank the Fairbury community for their overwhelming donations and support. It was crucial in helping us fight this fire."

Rock Creek Station Historical Park remains closed to the public. 

---THURSDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE---

The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) released an update on the Rock Creek Fire burning in Jefferson County Thursday afternoon. 

Officials say the fire is 65 percent contained with most of the activity continuing in the western section. All other areas are in a mop-up phase. The fire remains at roughly 2,600 acres burned. 

NEMA noted that containment does not mean extinguished. Containment is the barrier around the fire's footprint to prevent spread. Areas inside the perimeter may still be burning. 

One home has been damaged in the fire. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission said Wednesday evening the buildings at Rock Creek Station State Historical Park were undamaged, thanks to the efforts by firefighters. No injuries or fatalities have been reported. 

Wednesday, a Nebraska National Guard Uh-60 Blackhawk helicopter made 21 drops totaling 12,600 gallons of water on the fire. Those bucket drops continued Thursday. 

Donations are no longer needed. Anyone still wishing to contribute is asked to make a financial donation to the many volunteer fire departments who have responded to fires across the state. 

Fire activity has been so prevalent across the state in recent days, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen issued a statewide open burn ban Thursday that will stay in effect until midnight Sunday, April 16. 

--- THURSDAY MORNING UPDATE BELOW --

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has temporarily closed one of its parks off to the public while they recover from a wildfire. 

Game and Parks says Rock Creek Station State Historical Park and the adjacent Rock Glen Wildlife Management Area (WMA) are closed until further notice. Firefighting crews continue to monitor for hot spots and flare ups as Red Flag conditions continue Thursday. 

Nebraska Game and Parks Officials say the historical park's buildings were saved and are undamaged, but flames came within feet of the structures. Firefighters had doused them in fire-resistant foam prior to the fire reaching the grounds. 

Multiple homes in the area were also threatened, but there were no reports of damage as of Wednesday afternoon, according to Jefferson and Saline County Emergency Manager John McKee.

The fire consumed nearly 2,600 acres of land in Jefferson County southeast of Fairbury. Eighty percent of the land that makes up Rock Glen (WMA) was burned. 

No date has been given for when either the state park or WMA will reopen to the public. 

Jefferson and Saline County Emergency Manager John McKee says the blaze started as a controlled burn Monday that got out of control. Crews took it down Monday, but dry, windy conditions stirred it back up Tuesday.