WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Deb Fischer issued the following press release:

Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) welcomed U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooks Rollins to Nebraska to survey Morrill fire damage and meet with first responders and locals impacted by the wildfire.

"Today Secretary Rollins saw firsthand the scale of these wildfires and the devastation they brought to farmers and ranchers across Nebraska," said Fischer. "Most importantly, she witnessed how our first responders and volunteers stepped up, working around the clock to keep our communities safe. I am thankful for Secretary Rollins' leadership in meeting our challenges head on, and I will be working closely with USDA, and Governor Pillen, to make sure those impacte...