STAPLETON, Neb. (North Platte Post)- A large fire continues to burn in Logan County. According to Stapleton Fire Chief Frank Kramer, approximately 20 fire crews from around the area continue to battle the blaze which is located to the west/southwest of Stapleton. Kramer estimates the fire to be 8 miles long and 5 miles wide and has already claimed one residential property and sent one person to the hospital with burns. Kramer says that the crews are keeping the fire “at bay” and although the danger has not completely subsided, some evacuated residents have already returned to their homes.