The Nebraska Game and Parks is implementing a temporary ban on campfires at all Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas until further notice.
Camp stoves using liquid or gas fuel are permitted as they reduce the likelihood of ash or hot charcoal being discarded before they are extinguished. These types of stoves also do not produce blowing embers, further reducing wildfire potential.
Campground and WMA visitors should be mindful of changing conditions.
Stay tuned to local emergency managers and fire departments for any potential regional fire ban updates.
With dry conditions in mind, Game and Parks urges people to take the following precautions to avoid the risk of wildfire:
- Restrict driving to established roads and trails.
- Avoid parking vehicles in tall vegetation.
- Dispose of cigarettes and other flammable objects appropriately.
- Ensure your vehicle, trailers and other equipment are well-maintained.
- Make sure no chains are dragging from your vehicle.
- In the morning, before driving and while the exhaust/catalytic converter system is cool, inspect it to see no debris is clinging to it.
- Carry a fire extinguisher in the vehicle.