Public Areas in Panhandle Closed Due to Wildfires

Public Areas in Panhandle Closed Due to Wildfires
Courtesy of Nebraska Game and Parks.

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is closing several areas in the Panhandle southwest of Gering to help firefighters battling wildfires.

Cedar Canyon Wildlife Management Area, Montz Point Wildlife Management Area, and Carter Canyon and Montz Point, both part of Platte River Basin Environments, are closed so firefighters are not hindered by vehicle traffic.

These areas are closed to all public access. The public is asked to stay away as area residents may be using the roads to evacuate personal belongings or move livestock to safety.

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