Game and Parks part of efforts to stem Plum Creek Fire

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is among more than 60 local, state and federal partners responding to the Plum Creek Fire, which escaped containment during a prescribed burn April 21 west of Johnstown in Brown County.

Game and Parks was assisting with the prescribed burn along with partners and local volunteer fire departments on private land when the incident occurred.

A state of emergency was declared by Gov. Jim Pillen on April 23 and an executive order established a statewide open burning ban in all areas of the state through April 30.

“Nebraska Game and Parks is grateful for the efforts of emergency responders, volunteers, communities, and everyone who is working to battle wildfires, said Director Tim McCoy. Nebraska Game and Parks will continue to assist until the end.”

Game and Parks will enforce a temporary campfire ban, effective immediately, across its properties, including its state park system and wildlife management areas.

Nebraska Emergency Management Agency is providing updates on the fire’s containment at nema.nebraska.gov.